These delectable chocolaty brownies are veggie-packed versions of Food Network’s The Best Fudgy Brownies. We switch in zucchini for the cream and half of the butter and used whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose. The result: a super-moist, fudgy treat with less fat than the original. We can’t think of a more perfect way to use up extra summer produce.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 20 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 24 brownies |
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour (see Cook’s Note)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound), grated or spiralized and chopped (see Cook’s Note)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts, optional
Instructions
- Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips and cook, stirring with a rubber spatula, until the chocolate is melted; remove from the heat. Stir in the sugar, cocoa powder and salt until combined. Stir in the eggs and then the flour until fully combined. Fold in the vanilla, zucchini, remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips and the walnuts, if using.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake until the brownies are glossy and firm, 30 to 35 minutes. Let the brownies cool to room temperature or until slightly warm, at least 30 minutes (they will get fudgier the longer they cool). Cut into 24 pieces. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 24 servings |
| Calories | 244 |
| Total Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 19 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Cholesterol | 46 mg |
| Sodium | 172 mg |
Reviews
Wayyy too wet and had to keep cooking. Very disappointed
Used about 2+oz of dark chocolate bar. Otherwise followed recipe. Delicious, not too sweet.
I’m making these tomorrow! Do the zucchini need to be peeled? Thank you. Maria
I came here to find out whether these would be suitable for my diabetic diet. Unfortunately, I’ll have to do all the math and decide. Frankly, I have to decide if I want to do all the math in order to decide. For that reason, I can’t write them on the star scale.
Please include nutritional info. People interested in these types of alternative recipes is due to a reason.
please provide nutritional information.
I haven’t yet made this recipe, but I have made many of the recipes from your site. I would like to suggest you include the Nutrition Information with the printable recipe. I would find it very useful.
I’ve made these and they are absolutely scrumptious and moist. Don’t tell non zucchini lovers the contents and they won’t even know. They’ll just want more.