Description
These Chocolate Zucchini Brownies are a rich, fudgy, easy dessert that turns simple pantry staples and fresh zucchini into an unbelievably moist chocolate treat. Perfect for dessert boards, snack time, party sweets, and easy recipe cravings, this bake fits right in with quick baking ideas, homemade dessert ideas, chocolate lover favorites, and cozy food ideas you will want to make again and again.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups finely shredded zucchini
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and glossy.
4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then whisk until fully combined.
5. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until no dry streaks remain.
6. Fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips until evenly mixed.
7. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
9. Cool the brownies completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use finely shredded zucchini so it blends smoothly into the batter and keeps the brownies moist.
Do not overmix once the flour is added or the brownies can lose their fudgy texture.
Let the brownies cool fully before cutting so the slices hold together cleanly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 58mg
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