Zucchini Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
canola oil, or vegetable oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
don't squeeze out the moisture
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray, set aside.
- 2
In a stand mixer, combine sugar, oil, and flour, combine until mixture resembles wet sand. It will be dry looking and that is ok. While mixing, on low, add cocoa, shredded zucchini, vanilla extract, salt and baking soda. Mix until well combined. The mixture will moisten once the zucchini is added. Stir in one cup of the chocolate chips.
- 3
Pour brownie batter into prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. Bake for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and the brownies are set.
- 4
Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut brownies into squares and serve.
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About this Recipe
Craving a rich, fudgy chocolate treat that secretly boosts your vegetable intake? These Zucchini Brownies deliver on both fronts, creating an unbelievably moist dessert where the zucchini vanishes into pure deliciousness. You'll love how easy it is to bake a batch of these for any occasion.
The magic lies in the generous amount of shredded zucchini. Far from making these taste like vegetables, the zucchini's natural moisture is the secret to an incredibly fudgy, dense brownie texture that would be hard to achieve otherwise. This clever technique ensures a remarkably moist crumb, making every bite satisfyingly rich without any vegetable taste.
Prepare for a genuinely indulgent experience. You'll find these brownies to be wonderfully dense and intensely chocolatey, with a melt-in-your-mouth fudginess that rivals any bakery-bought treat. The zucchini completely disappears, leaving behind only an exceptional moistness that keeps them from ever tasting dry. Expect a deep cocoa flavor perfectly balanced by the sweetness and the occasional burst of semi-sweet chocolate chips throughout.
Customization & Serving Ideas
Feel free to experiment with the chocolate chips—dark chocolate or milk chocolate chips would also be delightful additions for a different flavor profile. If you don't have avocado oil, canola oil or vegetable oil are perfectly suitable alternatives, as listed in the recipe. For an extra layer of texture, you could stir in a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans along with the chocolate chips.
These Zucchini Brownies are perfect for any occasion, from a casual afternoon snack to a satisfying dessert at your next potluck or family gathering. Serve them plain, or for an extra treat, warm them slightly and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.