Description
Rich, moist, and decadent, these Double Chocolate Zucchini Brownies are a perfect blend of chocolate and zucchini, offering a fudgy treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
1 medium zucchini, grated
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup milk or dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Grate the zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until combined. Fold in the grated zucchini and mini chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle with optional chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
These brownies can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds or at room temperature.
For a gluten-free version, you can substitute with almond flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
Consider adding other mix-ins like chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or caramel bits for variation.
For a vegan version, swap out the eggs for a flax or chia seed egg substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
