Double Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

Indulge in the ultimate treat with these double chocolate zucchini brownies, a decadent dessert that’s secretly packed with moisture-rich zucchini for a perfectly fudgy texture. This easy-to-make recipe combines the richness of cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate chips with the wholesome addition of grated zucchini, creating a guilt-free way to enjoy chocolate brownies without compromising on flavor. Topped with optional dark chocolate chunks for an extra hint of luxury, these brownies are wonderfully soft, irresistibly chocolatey, and ideal for sharing. Ready in under an hour, they’re perfect for satisfying dessert cravings, sneaking in extra vegetables, or bringing to a potluck as a surefire crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 Egg
• 1 cup Zucchini, grated (squeezed to remove excess moisture)
• 0.5 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
• 0.25 cup Dark chocolate, chopped (optional for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.

Step 4

Stir the grated zucchini into the wet ingredients until evenly distributed.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips to incorporate them into the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out with a spatula.

Step 8

Optionally, sprinkle the chopped dark chocolate over the top of the batter for an extra layer of chocolate richness.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (avoid overbaking).

Step 10

Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, slice into 12 squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1035.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3340.8

Total Fat 177.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 106.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 454.3mg	0%
Sodium 1777.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 460.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 62.6g	0%
Total Sugars 272.3g
Protein 58.1g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 398.5mg	0%
Iron 34.7mg	0%
Potassium 3544.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.5%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 50.1%