Zucchini Brownies
Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Zucchini Brownies that cleverly incorporate vegetables into a rich chocolate treat. With a moist texture and luscious chocolate frosting, these brownies are perfect for family gatherings or casual get-togethers. Thanks to the mild flavor of zucchini, everyone will enjoy this delicious dessert without even noticing the hidden veggies. Easy to make and versatile in serving options, these brownies can be served warm with ice cream or cold as a snack. Plus, they yield 18 servings—ideal for sharing!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 18 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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
- For Frosting: 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla until well blended.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; stir into wet ingredients.
- Squeeze excess moisture from shredded zucchini if necessary; fold into batter.
- Spread evenly in the prepared pan and bake for about 25–30 minutes.
- For frosting: Melt cocoa powder and butter together; mix with powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Once brownies are cool, spread frosting on top before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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