Description
Indulge in these moist and fudgy zucchini brownies that are both delicious and healthy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups finely grated zucchini, loosely packed and not squeezed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 3 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- A pinch of salt (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Wash and finely grate the zucchini. Do not peel it, and do not squeeze out the moisture.
- Add the grated zucchini, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Spread the thick batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- While the brownies cool, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk in cocoa powder until smooth.
- Remove from heat. Add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until smooth and spreadable.
- Spread the chocolate frosting over the slightly cooled brownies.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely so the frosting sets. Cut into 16 squares and serve.
Notes
- Use finely grated zucchini for best results.
- Never squeeze out the zucchini moisture.
- If using very watery zucchini, lightly measure it after grating.
- Don’t overmix the batter; stir just until combined.
- For extra chocolate flavor, add another 1/4 cup chocolate chips.
- Allow the brownies to cool before cutting for clean squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg