Description
Delightful brownies made with shredded zucchini, blending delicious chocolate flavor with hidden vegetable goodness for a moist and rich dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Combine the shredded zucchini, sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a large bowl, mixing until smooth.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the vegan chocolate chips if using for an extra indulgent treat.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
For optimal freshness, store baked brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg