Description
Deliciously fudgy brownies made with zucchini, offering a healthy twist on a classic treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized zucchinis, grated and packed
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
- 1/2 cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the zucchini by grating it and packing it tightly, squeezing out excess moisture if desired.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Combine both mixtures gradually, folding gently to avoid overmixing.
- Add the grated zucchini and fold until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan before cutting into squares.
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature, possibly with a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap half the butter for applesauce. Feel free to add chopped nuts for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Zucchini Brownies, Healthy Dessert, Chocolate Brownies, Vegetable Desserts