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Zucchini brownies are easy to whip up at home with extra zucchini.
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Zucchini Brownies Recipe

Zucchini Brownies not only taste AMAZING, but they sneak in an extra serving of vegetables! Shredded zucchini is stirred into a flour, sugar, and cocoa mixture, then baked in the oven.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 brownies
Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter salted, melted, or vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups flour all purpose or gluten-free 1-to-1 blend, divided
  • ½ cup cocoa powder regular
  • 1 ½ tsp. baking soda
  • ½ tsp. cinnamon optional
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 2 ½ cups zucchini shredded, do NOT drain
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips milk or semi-sweet

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine the melted butter or oil with the vanilla and sugars in a large bowl.
  • Add in 1 cup of flour, the cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until well combined. (The batter will be pretty thick at this point.)
  • Fold in the shredded zucchini and let sit for 5 minutes. The batter should start to thin out. Once it does, add in the remaining flour and chocolate chips, mix until well combined, and let rest for another 4-5 minutes. After this time, the batter should be easy to mix.
  • Spread the brownie batter into a 9x13-inch baking dish that has been sprayed liberally with non-stick cooking spray. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges start to pull away from the pan and a toothpick when inserted in comes out with crumbs.
  • Let cool to room temperature before slicing in.

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Notes

Meal Prep and Storage

  • How to prep ahead of time: You can make this entire dish a day or two before you need it.
  • How to store: Store any uneaten brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 to 4 days. Or, keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • How to freeze: Wrap individual servings of brownies in wax paper or plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer safe bag or storage container. Zucchini brownies will freeze for up to 3-6 months.
  • How to reheat:  If you want to warm up the brownies, pop one in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. You can also use the toaster oven for a few minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg