Fudgy Zucchini Brownies Kids Love Easy Moist Delicious Recipe
These fudgy zucchini brownies are moist, rich, and packed with sneaky nutrition that kids love. They combine the indulgence of chocolate with the subtle moisture of zucchini for a perfect treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups fresh zucchini, shredded and squeezed dry (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g) – can substitute almond flour for gluten-free
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (75g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g) – can substitute coconut sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (115g), melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts (90g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Shred the zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Place the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini and optional chocolate chips or walnuts.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, starting to check at 28 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Squeezing out excess moisture from zucchini is key to fudgy brownies. Use room temperature eggs for better batter consistency. Avoid overmixing to keep brownies tender. If oven runs hot, tent with foil after 25 minutes to prevent burning. Chilling batter for 15 minutes before baking can deepen flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (1/9th of
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
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