Description
These rich, fudgy Chocolate Zucchini Brownies are secretly packed with shredded zucchini for extra moisture—without compromising that deep chocolate flavor. Easy to make and perfect for sneaking in veggies, this dessert is indulgent, moist, and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
2 cups finely shredded zucchini
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Finely shred zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Pat with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light. Add oil and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
5. Stir shredded zucchini into the wet mixture. It will seem thick at first but loosens as the zucchini releases moisture.
6. Fold dry ingredients into wet using a rubber spatula. Do not overmix. Stir in chocolate chips or chunks if using.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
8. Cool in pan for 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
For best texture, don’t skip blotting the shredded zucchini—excess moisture will make the brownies too wet.
Let the brownies cool completely before slicing for clean, bakery-style edges.
You can add nuts or swirl in peanut butter or Nutella for extra flavor twists.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: chocolate brownies, zucchini brownies, healthy brownies