Zucchini Brownies
Looking for a delicious way to use up all that extra zucchini? Try this simple recipe for zucchini brownies! These fudgy brownies are packed with nutrients, and they’re so easy to make.
INGREDIENTS:
For the frosting:
2 c Confectioners sugar
3 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ c Butter, unsalted and melted
¼ c Milk
1 tsp Vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For the brownies:
½ c Vegetable oil
1 ½ c Granulated sugar
2 c All-purpose flour
2 tsp Vanilla extract
1 ½ tsp Baking soda
½ c Chopped walnuts
2 c Shredded zucchini
1 tsp Salt
3-5 tbsp Water
DIRECTIONS:
Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
Blend together the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder and salt in a mixing bowl.
In a separate mixing bowl, beat together the vanilla, oil and sugar.
Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet.
Mix the zucchini into the batter, and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Add water to the batter as needed if the batter is powdery. The batter should remain thick like a dough, so be careful not to add too much excess water.
Fold in the walnuts.
Spread the mixture into a well-greased 9×13 baking dish.
Bake for 25-30 minutes
Cool the brownies to room temperature.
In a mixing bowl, blend the ingredients for the frosting.
Spread the frosting over the brownies once cooled, and serve.