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finished zucchini brownies stacked between parchment with a zucchini and a glass of milk

Easy Fudgy Zucchini Brownies (Super Moist & Chocolatey)

5 from 1 vote
These fudgy brownies make the perfect dessert, especially with some ice cold milk!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 419.7

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz zucchini shredded
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • cups all purpose flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 10 oz bag dark chocolate chunks
  • ½ cup chopped pecans other nuts can be used or the nuts can be omitted
  • 4 oz warm water or warm coffee can be used for a richer flavor

Equipment

  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Chef Knife
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Rubber Spatula
  • 1 Measuring Spoon Set
  • 1 Measuring cup set
  • 1 box grater or grating attachment for a stand mixer
  • 1 liquid measuring cup
  • 1 drum sieve
  • 1 dough blade
  • 1 wire whip/whisk
  • 1 sheet of parchment paper
  • 1 8 x 8 brownie pan
  • 1 Cooling rack
  • 1 Kitchen Scale

Method
 

  1. Grate and weigh your zucchini
  2. Preheat oven to 350℉
  3. In a mixing bowl combine the eggs, brown sugar, and sugar with a wire whisk until smooth
  4. Add the vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and salt. Whip with the whisk to combine until smooth
  5. Place the drum sieve over a separate mixing bowl, add the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda to the sieve and sift it through into the bowl underneath
  6. Add half of the dry mixture to the egg and sugar mixture and mix to combine, add about half of the water or coffee, mixing to create a smooth batter. Repeat with the remaining dry ingredients, followed by the remaining water or coffee creating a smooth batter
  7. Add the grated zucchini, the chocolate chunks, and chopped pecans to the batter and fold them in using a rubber spatula
  8. Pour the finished batter into the prepared baking pan, and bake in a preheated 350℉ oven on the center rack for 45 minutes
  9. Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack. Cut and enjoy when completely cooled!

Nutrition

Calories: 419.7kcalCarbohydrates: 56.4gProtein: 4.6gFat: 21.4gSaturated Fat: 3.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0.03mgSodium: 349.4mgPotassium: 193.3mgFiber: 3.1gSugar: 31.8gVitamin A: 48.9IUVitamin C: 4.1mgCalcium: 27.7mgIron: 2.2mg

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