Zucchini Brownies
Indulge your sweet tooth without the guilt with these decadent zucchini brownies—an irresistible treat that's as wholesome as it is rich and fudgy. Featuring finely grated zucchini as a secret ingredient, these brownies deliver a surprisingly moist texture while sneaking in a dose of veggies. Made with pantry staples like cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla extract, this easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to perfection in under half an hour. The addition of semisweet chocolate chips takes them to a whole new level of chocolaty goodness. Perfect for satisfying dessert cravings or sneaking healthier options into your baking, these zucchini brownies are a fantastic way to delight your family and friends—no one will ever guess the secret ingredient!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups zucchini, finely grated
- 0.5 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch square baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt until combined.
Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture begins to come together. It might look dry at this point but don't worry.
Fold in the finely grated zucchini. The moisture from the zucchini will hydrate the batter and give it a fudgy texture. Mix until the batter is thick and well-combined.
Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they're evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the surface with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a few crumbs are okay).
Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan before slicing into 9 squares.
Serve and enjoy your delicious, healthy zucchini brownies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2825 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.6 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.9 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1246 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 399.6 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 57.7 g | 206% | |
| Total Sugars | 225.6 g | ||
| Protein | 48.7 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 303 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 29.8 mg | 166% | |
| Potassium | 3322 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
