Description
Indulge in these moist and decadent Zucchini Brownies that sneak in a serving of veggies without compromising on taste. These brownies are rich, fudgy, and topped with a luscious chocolate frosting, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
Frosting Ingredients:
- cocoa powder
- unsalted butter
- powdered sugar
- milk
- vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 baking pan with foil and cooking spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
- Fold in Zucchini: Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold in shredded zucchini; adjust consistency with water if necessary.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.
- Cool and Frost: Cool before frosting with your favorite chocolate frosting.
Notes
- You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture.
- Make sure to squeeze excess moisture from the shredded zucchini before adding it to the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Zucchini Brownies, Chocolate, Dessert, Vegetarian, Baking
