Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Zucchini Brownies, where rich chocolate flavor meets the unexpected goodness of zucchini. These brownies are not only a treat for chocolate lovers but also a sneaky way to incorporate vegetables into dessert without compromising on taste. Moist, fudgy, and easy to make, they’re perfect for any occasion—whether you’re entertaining guests or simply satisfying a sweet craving. With just a handful of ingredients and quick preparation time, these brownies are sure to impress everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 pan with butter or baking spray and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined; the batter will be dry.
- Gently fold in the shredded zucchini by hand and let the batter rest for 5 minutes to hydrate.
- Incorporate the chocolate chunks into the batter, mixing until evenly distributed.
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg