Frequently asked questions
The brownies come out ultra moist and gooey, with a deep, rich chocolaty flavor. They’re simple to make and you won’t believe the amazing flavor and texture! As two cookbook authors who have made a lot of zucchini recipes over the years, this is still one of our favorites!
Granulated sugar Neutral oil Zucchini Vanilla extract Cocoa powder Dutch process cocoa powder Cornstarch All-purpose flour Baking soda Kosher salt Chocolate chips
Dutch process cocoa powder is available in the baking aisle at your local grocery. Or you can buy it online: our favorite brands are Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa Powder or Ghiradelli Dutch Process Cocoa Powder. For more recipes using Dutch process cocoa powder, try Chocolate Zucchini Bread, Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, Chocolate Muffins, Chocolate Banana Muffins, No Bake Cookies, Mug Cake, and this fun Healthy Chocolate Pudding.
Use a metal pan for baking. This makes for the most consistent bake and a better rise than a glass pan. Finely grate the zucchini. This allows this green vegetable to meld seamlessly into the texture of the brownies. Do not drain the zucchini! This recipe is optimized for undrained zucchini, using the moisture in this vegetable (which is 94% water!).
For best results, cool for 1 hour in the pan, then remove the brownies from the pan with the foil and allow to cool on a baking rack for another 1 hour until cooled. To get clean slices, cut through the brownies once they are cooled and clean off the knife after each cut.
Try Sweet Potato Brownies with roasted sweet potato puree Go for Gluten Free Brownies Opt for Raw Brownies, made from walnuts and Medjool dates!
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