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Zucchini Brownies

Zucchini Brownies

Zucchini Brownies are rich and chocolatey with the addition of chocolate chips and walnuts.
Servings: 15 brownies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup baking cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 1/2 cups zucchini, shredded
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, oil, egg, vanilla and milk. Beat with an electric mixer until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking cocoa, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat on low speed until incorporated.
  • Stir in the shredded zucchini until thoroughly combines. Fold in the walnuts and chocolate chips. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish. Batter will be thick and chunky.
    zucchini brownie batter
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes, until toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean. Allow the brownies to cool before cutting. Cut into 15 bars. Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature. Recipe makes 15 servings.
    Zucchini Brownies

Equipment

  • 1 box grater or food processor, for shredding zucchini
  • 2 medium mixing bowls
  • 1 13x9 inch baking dish
  • 1 electric hand mixer

Notes

Tips for making the Best Brownies:
  • If you are using a metal or non-stick baking pan, it is best to line the pan with parchment paper and then spray with cooking spray to prevent the brownies from sticking to the pan or getting too dark while baking. If you are using a glass baking dish, simply spray it with cooking spray and add the batter.
  • Using an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment makes it simple to mix the batter. It is a thicker batter and will be difficult to mix by hand. But be careful not to over mix, beat until just combined for a tender brownie. After adding the shredded zucchini, be sure to fold in the walnuts and chocolate chips by hand.
  • Before preheating your oven, place the baking rack in the middle position. This allows for even heating and air flow around the baking dish. It also prevents the brownies from getting too dark on the bottom.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 118mgPotassium: 177mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 2mg