Indulgent Zucchini Brownies
Satisfy your chocolate cravings with these rich, fudgy zucchini brownies. Packed with delicious cocoa flavor, these treats cleverly incorporate grated zucchini for added moisture and nutrition without sacrificing taste. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack, this recipe is a delightful way to enjoy dessert and sneak in some veggies. Get ready for a guilt-free indulgence that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated (about 1 cup packed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Grate the zucchinis and let them drain while you mix the dry ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; whisk until blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and the drained zucchini until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- If using chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean with moist crumbs attached.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (44g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg