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Fudgy Double Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

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These fudgy double chocolate zucchini brownies are rich, moist, and packed with a subtle veggie boost from shredded zucchini, making them a delicious and sneaky way to enjoy dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (can swap for almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (about 120g) finely shredded zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out
  • 1/2 cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy lifting later.
  2. Shred the zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Gently squeeze out excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the sugar with eggs until pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes by hand or 1 minute with a mixer. Stir in the melted and cooled butter and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently but thoroughly to avoid overworking the batter.
  6. Fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips (if using) until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking at 25 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
  9. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. The brownies will firm up as they cool.
  10. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out, then cut into squares and serve.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies fudgy. Drain zucchini well to avoid watery batter. Let melted butter cool before mixing with eggs to prevent scrambling. Check brownies at 25 minutes to avoid overbaking. Using good-quality dark cocoa powder enhances flavor.

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