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Zucchini-Infused Brownies

Try some hidden grated zucchini for an extra tenderness in your moist chocolate brownies.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups grated zucchini
  • 0.33 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1.25 cups flour
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a pan with parchment.
  2. Squeeze excess moisture from the grated zucchini with a towel.
  3. Whisk the oil, sugar, and egg together, then fold in the flour and cocoa.
  4. Stir in the zucchini and chocolate chips.
  5. Spread into the pan and bake for 28 to 30 minutes.
  6. Cool before slicing into squares.

Notes

Squeezing out the zucchini water keeps the brownies from turning soggy.