Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and hidden vegetables with these irresistible Zucchini Brownies. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, this recipe takes a classic dessert to the next level by incorporating finely shredded zucchini, ensuring each bite is moist and decadent. Whether you enjoy them warm straight from the oven or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, these brownies are sure to impress everyone at your next gathering. Plus, they’re simple enough for bakers of any skill level to master, making them an ideal choice for both everyday treats and special occasions.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups finely shredded zucchini (do not drain)
- 1 ¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla until combined.
- Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Stir in chocolate chunks. If batter appears dry, let it rest another 5 minutes.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg