Description
Deliciously moist zucchini brownies topped with creamy peanut butter frosting, perfect for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- In a large bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the grated zucchini until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
- While the brownies are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together the peanut butter and softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well. If the frosting is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Once the brownies are completely cooled, spread the peanut butter frosting evenly over the top. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, add 1/4 cup of chocolate chips to the brownie batter before baking.
- Try substituting almond butter or sunflower seed butter for the frosting for a different nut flavor or to accommodate nut allergies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg