Description
These moist and fudgy *Chocolate Zucchini Brownies* are the perfect healthy dessert twist. Packed with rich cocoa flavor, hidden veggies, and melty chocolate chips, they’re easy to make and impossible to resist. Great for sneaking in nutrition while enjoying a decadent treat.
Ingredients
1 cup finely grated zucchini
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
3. Stir in the grated zucchini.
4. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined without overmixing.
5. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
8. Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
Let brownies cool fully for clean cuts.
Do not squeeze all the moisture out of the zucchini.
Brownies taste even better the next day as the flavors settle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg