Ingredients
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- ½ cup (112 g) vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (256 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (64 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups finely shredded zucchini (DO NOT DRAIN)
- 1 ¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mix together vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Gradually add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini and allow batter to rest for 5 minutes.
- Add chocolate chunks and mix; rest again if needed for moisture.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 25-35 minutes.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick.
Notes
Wring out excess water from the zucchini if too watery for desired texture.
Use dark cocoa powder for a richer flavor.
Let brownies cool in the pan before cutting for cleaner edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0