Description
Indulge in these decadent and moist zucchini brownies that are rich in chocolate flavor and packed with hidden veggies for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini:
- 1 cup finely grated zucchini
Brownie Mix:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Prepare Zucchini: Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; then stir in the grated zucchini.
- Combine Batter: Combine wet and dry ingredients, folding gently until just combined.
- Bake: Spread the batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool before slicing; serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Zucchini Brownies, Chocolate, Dessert, Vegetarian, Baking
