Decadent Vegan Zucchini Brownies
A delightful twist on a classic treat, these Vegan Zucchini Brownies are moist and chocolaty, perfect for any dessert lover!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grate your zucchini usando a box grater or food processor and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Combine in a large bowl the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; whisk together.
- Mix the sugar, vegetable oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or line with parchment paper and spread the batter evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm with dairy-free ice cream or drizzle with chocolate for an added touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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