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Delicious Zucchini Brownies

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Moist, fudgy brownies with a subtle hint of zucchini moisture that kids and adults will love. A sneaky way to add veggies into a chocolatey treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • ½ cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled (or coconut oil)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) zucchini, finely grated and lightly squeezed to remove excess moisture
  • Optional: ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips or chunks (dark, milk, or semi-sweet)
  • Optional: ½ cup (50g) chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Grate zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Place shredded zucchini in a clean towel and squeeze out excess moisture until about 1 ½ cups remain.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, combine sugar and melted butter. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in grated zucchini and optional chocolate chips or nuts if using.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap pan lightly to remove air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out and slicing.

Notes

Drain zucchini well to avoid soggy brownies. Do not overmix batter to keep brownies tender. Use quality cocoa powder for best flavor. Check baking time early to prevent drying out. Let brownies cool fully before slicing for clean cuts. For vegan version, substitute eggs with flax or chia eggs and butter with coconut oil.

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