Description
Moist and decadent brownies that sneak in some zucchini for added nutrition without compromising on chocolatey goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare an 8×8 inch baking dish by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out any excess moisture.
- Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in another bowl until creamy.
- Fold in the grated zucchini.
- Mix the wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
- Add the chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Frost the brownies with the frosting mixture after they’re completely cool.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flaxseed meal and use almond milk instead of regular milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: zucchini brownies, chocolate dessert, vegetable dessert, healthy brownies, easy brownies