Description
Deliciously moist and fudgy, these zucchini brownies are a chocolatey treat with a secret healthy twist. Perfect for sneaking veggies into dessert while satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups shredded zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or applesauce for a lighter version)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the shredded zucchini.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the brownies dense. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the shredded zucchini.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the brownies dense. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into squares and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min