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!
Servings 24
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 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 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.8mg
