Chocolate Chip Zucchini Brownies

 

 

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Brownies: A Surprising Delight

Who knew zucchini could make such delicious brownies? Making healthy choices can be challenging these days. But these Chocolate Chip Zucchini Brownies get it right.

This recipe for Chocolate Chip Zucchini Brownies is a delightful twist on the classic dessert. The addition of zucchini adds a surprising moisture and subtle sweetness, while the chocolate chips provide a rich, indulgent flavor. I love adding hidden vegetables in delicious foods, because I have a household of picky eaters.

This recipe is so soft and chocolatey and the addition of zucchini makes these brownies so moist and not dried out. I have a lot of zucchini that I just pulled from the garden, because it’s still extremely hot her in So Cal, even in early October.

If you want to add a hidden vegetable to your brownies, this is the time, and this is the recipe!

Here's what you'll need:

• 1 cup shredded zucchini
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup unsalted, melted butter
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Beat on low speed until well combined.
3. Slowly add the sifted flour, salt, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Mix until just combined.
4. Stir in the melted butter and shredded zucchini.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Pour the batter into an 8x8 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
7. Bake for 22-23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
8. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

Tips:

• Shred the zucchini finely to ensure it mixes evenly into the batter.
• Don't overmix the batter, as this can result in tough brownies.
• For a fudgier brownie, underbake by a few minutes.
• To make gluten-free brownies, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
• For a healthier option, use dark chocolate chips and a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup.

Enjoy these decadent brownies! They're a perfect treat for any occasion, and you'll never guess they contain zucchini.