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Homemade fudgy zucchini brownies with glossy, cracked tops and fresh zucchini slices on top. The brownies have a rich, dense texture, with a slight crisp on the edges, resting on parchment paper for a homemade feel.

Zucchini Brownies

5 from 1 vote
These zucchini brownies are fudgy, moist, and packed with rich chocolate flavor, making them the perfect treat that hides a secret ingredient—zucchini!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rest Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium Zucchini grated - Do not peel, no need to squeeze
  • ½ cup cup Vegetable oil - Or coconut oil for a lighter texture
  • ½ cup cup Granulated sugar - Can substitute coconut sugar
  • ½ cup Brown sugar
  • 2 large Eggs - Or flax eggs for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon teaspoon - Vanilla extract
  • ½ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup cup All-purpose flour - Can substitute for almond or oat flour
  • ½ cup cup Dark chocolate chips - Optional for extra chocolatey goodness
  • ¼ cup cup Chopped walnuts - Optional for extra texture

Equipment

  • 8x8 baking pan (Metal preferred for crisp edges)
  • Box grater (Medium holes for grating zucchini)
  • Large mixing bowl (Non-metallic for chocolate)
  • Silicone spatula (Prevents overmixing)
  • Parchment paper (For easy removal)
  • Sifter (For sifting cocoa powder)
  • Cooling rack (Prevents soggy bottom)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
  2. Grate zucchini finely, no need to peel or squeeze.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth.
  4. Mix in cocoa powder, salt, cinnamon, and espresso powder.
  5. Gently fold in the grated zucchini.
  6. Add flour and mix until just combined.
  7. Fold in chocolate chips.
  8. Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.
  9. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  10. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until set in the center with slightly gooey crumbs.
  11. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1BrownieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.

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