Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Zucchini Brownies, a delightful dessert that marries rich chocolate flavor with hidden nutritional benefits. These brownies are not only easy to whip up but also serve as a clever way to sneak in some veggies. With a moist texture and decadent chocolate frosting, you won’t even notice the zucchini—just the irresistible sweetness! Perfect for family gatherings, celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these brownies are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 6 tablespoons cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup butter (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup milk (for frosting)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla until well blended.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- If needed, squeeze excess moisture from shredded zucchini and fold it into the batter.
- Spread batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until springy to touch.
- For frosting: melt cocoa powder and butter together; blend with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost the brownies and cut them into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg