Description
Rich, moist dark chocolate brownies made with finely shredded zucchini, dark cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and an optional coarse sea salt finish.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup solid coconut oil
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups finely shredded zucchini
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup dark cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 to 3 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
- Coarse sea salt, for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-by-8-inch square baking pan with nonstick baking spray.
- Mix the coconut oil and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.
- Add the vanilla extract, eggs, and finely shredded zucchini. Whisk until glossy and well combined.
- Add the cinnamon, dark cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir just until a thick brownie batter forms and no dry streaks remain.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and gently push it into the corners.
- Sprinkle the dark chocolate chips evenly over the top.
- Bake for 28 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center shows moist crumbs.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely.
- Cut the brownies into 16 squares and garnish with coarse sea salt if desired.
Notes
- Do not squeeze the shredded zucchini unless it releases an unusual amount of liquid.
- Replace the coconut oil with 1/4 cup melted and slightly cooled butter if preferred.
- For fudgy brownies, remove the pan when a toothpick shows moist crumbs rather than coming out completely clean.
- Store cooled brownies in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Freeze individually wrapped brownies in a freezer bag for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 123
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 132
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 35