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Zucchini Brownies

Delicious Zucchini Brownies Kids Will Love and Ask For More

These Zucchini Brownies are rich, fudgy, and a healthy dessert that kids will love!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder avoid sweetened cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda make sure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt essential for flavor
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter can replace with coconut oil
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar creates fudgy texture
  • 2 large Eggs do not substitute with egg replacers
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure vanilla recommended
For the Secret Ingredient
  • 1 cup Grated Zucchini must be squeezed dry
For the Goodies
  • 1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips dark chocolate optional
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts omit for nut-free version

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Grater
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Grate the zucchini, then squeeze out excess moisture.
  3. Melt butter, let cool slightly, then whisk in brown sugar.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into wet mixture; fold until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in zucchini, chocolate chips, and walnuts.
  7. Pour batter into baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes; check doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out and cut into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. For long-term storage, freeze in individual portions for up to 3 months.

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