Frosted Zucchini Brownies Recipe

Zucchini Brownies are moist and chocolaty with a simple frosting. They also happen to be dairy-free/vegan. You'll never know there's zucchini hidden in them! | www.persnicketyplates.com

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Frosted Zucchini Brownies Recipe

Zucchini Brownies are moist and chocolaty with a simple frosting. They also happen to be dairy-free/vegan. You'll never know there's zucchini hidden in them!

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings

Author Melissa Williams

Ingredients

For the brownies

2 cups all purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups granulated white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups zucchini shredded
2 Tablespoons hot water

For the frosting

1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tablespoons coconut oil (or butter) melted
1 cup powdered sugar
⅛ cup water
splash of vanilla extract

Instructions

To make the brownies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Spray with non-stick spray and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2 cups all purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt
In a large bowl, mix together the oil, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add the dry ingredients and stir.
Fold in the zucchini.
2 cups zucchini
Add in 2 Tablespoons water and stir. If your mixture is still powdery, add more water, 1 Tablespoon at a time, until it comes together. The batter will be crumbly, but shouldn't be powdery.
2 Tablespoons hot water
Spread evenly into your prepared baking dish.
Bake 25-30 minutes until the brownies spring back when gently touched.

To make the frosting

Add melted coconut oil (or butter) and cocoa powder to a small bowl, stir and set aside.
2 Tablespoons coconut oil (or butter), 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
In another small bowl, add the powdered sugar, water, and vanilla. Stir together.
1 cup powdered sugar, 1/8 cup water, splash of vanilla extract
Stir in the cocoa mixture.
Spread over cooled brownies.

Notes

No need to peel the zucchini — just wash and grate with the skin on.
Zucchini keeps the brownies super moist and chocolatey.
Not a fan of frosting? A simple drizzle on top is sweet enough.

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