Description
Fudgy, moist chocolate brownies with hidden zucchini for extra moisture and subtle nutrition. Perfect for dessert or a healthier treat.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup grated zucchini (squeeze excess moisture)
1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. Beat melted butter with granulated and brown sugar until smooth.
4. Add eggs and vanilla to butter mixture and mix until combined.
5. Fold grated zucchini into wet mixture.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until just combined.
7. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
8. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
9. Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
10. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
Squeeze excess liquid from zucchini to prevent soggy brownies.
Add nuts like walnuts or pecans for crunch.
Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
Substitute flax eggs and plant-based butter for a vegan option.
Top with powdered sugar or chocolate ganache for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg