Description
Delicious and fudgy zucchini brownies with an optional creamy frosting. These brownies are a great way to sneak in some vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- For Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, beat together sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- For the frosting: Beat softened butter and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and milk, alternating between them, beating until smooth and creamy. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Spread frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.
Notes
- Ensure the zucchini is squeezed dry to prevent soggy brownies.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use good quality cocoa powder.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: zucchini brownies, chocolate brownies, healthy brownies, vegetable brownies, frosting, dessert, baking