Yield: 1 9x13 pan

Fudgy Zucchini Brownies

Fudgy, chocolate-y brownies with a full serving of green veggies inside (but you'd never know!)

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 cup coconut oil (another vegetable oil will work as well)
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (I used dark)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups finely shredded zucchini*

For the Frosting:

5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup melted butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly spray or grease a 9x13 baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar and vanilla until smooth and well-combined. Sprinkle the flour, cocoa powder, soda and salt over the wet ingredients and stir until just incorporated. (The batter will be dry at this point- worry.)

Fold in the zucchini and mix for just a few seconds or until batter is well combined.

Spread into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the middle of the pan comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting.

For the Frosting:

In a medium-large bowl, stir together the butter and cocoa powder until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, alternating with the milk. Stir in the vanilla.

Spread frosting over cooled brownies and enjoy!

Notes

*Finely shredding the zucchini helps it release more liquid leading to the right texture of brownies. If your batter seems extremely dry after combining all the ingredients, your zucchini may be on the dry side. You can add a tablespoon of water at a time until the batter comes together. The zucchini will release a lot of water during baking and help bind the brownies and give them their rich and fudgy texture!

Recipe adapted from: All Recipes

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

15
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 321Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 295mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 2gSugar: 35gProtein: 3g