Description
Decadent brownies featuring tender zucchini for moisture and a fudgy texture without the vegetable taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups finely grated zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus more for topping
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- Swirl of peanut butter or almond butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fold in the grated zucchini, making sure it’s evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, reserving a few for the top if desired.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, lift brownies out using the parchment paper and slice into squares. Enjoy!
Notes
For variations, try a nut-free version or double the chocolate chips for a richer brownie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: brownies, chocolate, zucchini, dessert, baking