Description
Chocolate-packed zucchini brownies blend garden-fresh veggies with rich cocoa for an irresistible dessert. Moist, fudgy squares deliver sneaky nutrition that delights both kids and adults, promising pure indulgence with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups finely shredded zucchini
- 1 1/4 cups (200 g) semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 2 cups (256 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (64 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
Sweeteners and Moisture:
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (112 g) vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper, ensuring the sides are covered for easy brownie removal.
- Whisk together oil, sugar, and vanilla extract in a spacious mixing bowl until the mixture appears smooth and well-blended.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, stirring until ingredients are just combined. The batter will initially seem crumbly and dry.
- Gently incorporate shredded zucchini into the mixture, allowing the moisture from the vegetable to help soften the batter. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes.
- If the batter still appears too dry, wait an additional 5 minutes. The zucchini will release more moisture, creating a more cohesive texture.
- Fold in chocolate chunks, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer the brownie mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it uniformly with a spatula to ensure even baking.
- Place the pan in a preheated oven at 350°F and bake for 25-35 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should emerge with a few moist crumbs, but no wet batter.
- Remove from oven and allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Grate zucchini finely to ensure smooth texture and even moisture distribution throughout the brownies.
- Let zucchini sit for a few minutes after grating to release excess water, preventing soggy brownies.
- Use unsweetened cocoa powder for deeper chocolate flavor and more intense richness.
- Consider adding chopped nuts or extra chocolate chips for additional texture and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 145 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg