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Zucchini Brownies Recipe

For this zucchini brownies recipe, we purposely opt for unsweetened cocoa powder to give the brownies the darkest and richest taste. This also cuts down the unnecessary sugar for your treat.
  • cook TIME 20 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 30 mins
Course: DessertCuisine: Global
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 251 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (11)

  • 2 cups zucchini grated, equals 10.6 oz or 300g
  • 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3 oz dark chocolate chips divided into 2 oz and 1 oz
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Mix the dry ingredients: Preheat the oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 1/2 tsp baking powder. Mix well and set aside.

2

Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, add 2 oz dark chocolate chips. Wrap with cling film and microwave for 30 seconds or until melted.

3

Mix the wet ingredients: Add 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt to the melted chocolate bowl. Whisk to combine.

4

Combine the wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture into the chocolate. Mix evenly with a whisk until just combined.

5

Add zucchini: Fold 2 cups shredded zucchini into the batter and mix with a spatula.

6

Bake the brownie: Line a square cake pan with parchment paper and pour the batter in. Bake the brownies for 20 minutes.

7

Add more chocolate: Once the timer rings, take the pan out of the oven immediately and scatter the remaining 1 oz chocolate chips on top of the brownies while still hot. Let them cool completely before cutting into squares. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 251kcal | Fat 10g | Saturated Fat 4g | Trans Fat 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Monounsaturated Fat 4g | Cholesterol 41mg | Sodium 171mg | Potassium 211mg | Carbohydrate 35g | Fiber 5g | Sugar 13g | Protein 7g | Vitamin A 123IU | Vitamin C 6mg | Calcium 49mg | Iron 1mg