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Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

Rich and decadent Chocolate Zucchini Brownies are made extra moist with grated zucchini. Topped with a decadent fudge frosting, these fudgy brownies are easy to make in one bowl!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 20 brownies
Calories: 284 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Brownies:
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup dark chocolate unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 ½ cups finely shredded zucchini
For the Frosting:
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 5 Tablespoons dark chocolate unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Line a 13x9 baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. For the brownies, in a large bowl, combine oil, sugars, and vanilla extract. Add in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Stir together until well blended. The batter will be very dry, it's okay!!
  3. Fold in shredded zucchini. Depending on the moisture of your zucchini, your batter may still be slightly dry. Let batter sit 10 minutes before pouring into baking dish.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked. Remove and cool completely before frosting.
  5. For the frosting, combine the melted butter with cocoa powder in a small bowl with a whisk. Add in powdered sugar, heavy cream and vanilla. Whisk until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies. Cut into bars and enjoy!!

Notes

  • Let the batter rest. The brownie batter will look very dry when it first comes together. This is normal. Let it sit for 10 minutes before pouring it to the baking dish. The moisture from the zucchini will release into the batter as it rests. Trust me!
  • Cut brownies with a clean plastic knife. The plastic knife makes perfectly even cuts--no crumbling! Be sure to let the brownies cool completely before cutting them!
  • Store tightly covered. At room temperature, these chocolate zucchini brownies stay good for 4 -5 days.
  • Additions: Add some chocolate chips or walnuts pieces to the batter before baking for a delicious dreamy brownie.
  • Try our chocolate chip frosted zucchini brownies for a delicious twist!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1brownie Calories 284kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 163mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 30g (60%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20brownies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 284

% Daily Value*

Serving 1brownie
Calories 284kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 163mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 30g 60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.