Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh zucchini, medium-shredded
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar together. Add eggs and vanilla, whisking vigorously until the mixture looks glossy and pale.
  3. Fold in the shredded zucchini using a rubber spatula.
  4. Sift in the cocoa powder and salt, stirring just until no brown clumps remain.
  5. Fold in the flour, stirring only until the white streaks disappear to avoid over-mixing.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until the edges are set and the center has a slight, soft jiggle.
  8. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan to allow the fudgy structure to set.