Name: Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 230 min
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter; 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1 cup granulated sugar; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shredded zucchini; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 1 cup white whole-wheat flour; 0.75 cup chopped semisweet chocolate or chocolate chips; 0.66666668653488 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped, divided (optional)

Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

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The batter for this healthy one-bowl brownie recipe is stirred together right in the saucepan used to melt the butter and chocolate--no mixing bowl needed and less cleanup for you. Using shredded zucchini in this healthy dessert recipe creates a tender, moist brownie with about half the amount of butter and sugar found in a classic recipe--and it's virtually undetectable in the baked brownies.

By Stacy Fraser

Updated on June 19, 2020

overhead shot of chocolate zucchini brownies on white parchment paper

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

3 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

16 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Soy-Free

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Ingredients

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded zucchini
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup white whole-wheat flour
¾ cup chopped semisweet chocolate or chocolate chips
⅔ cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped, divided (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-inch-square baking pan with foil, letting it overhang on the sides; coat with cooking spray.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Remove from heat, add unsweetened chocolate and stir until melted. Add sugar and salt; stir until well combined. Stir in zucchini and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, vigorously mixing after each addition. Fold in the flour until almost incorporated. Fold in chopped chocolate (or chips) and 1/2 cup pecans (if using) until just combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with the remaining pecans (if using).
Bake until the sides look dry and the middle is firm to the touch, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely, then lift out of the pan using the foil. Cut into 16 squares.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

220	Calories
12g	Fat
26g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 220
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 26g	9%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 17g
Added Sugars 17g	34%
Protein 3g	7%
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 8g	38%
Cholesterol 39mg	13%
Vitamin A 226IU	5%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Folate 8mcg	2%
Sodium 49mg	2%
Calcium 16mg	1%
Iron 3mg	14%
Magnesium 35mg	8%
Potassium 128mg	3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.