Black Bottom Zucchini Brownies Recipe

Name: Black Bottom Zucchini Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Brownies; 1/3 cup canola oil; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups fresh zucchini (finely shredded and drained); 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup cocoa; 1/2 1/2 cup pecans (optional) or 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional); For the Glaze; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/3 cup canned milk (half and half if you prefer); 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

For the Brownies
1/3 cup canola oil
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh zucchini (finely shredded and drained)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 1/2 cup pecans (optional) or 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
For the Glaze
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup canned milk (half and half if you prefer)
2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1
Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9 x 13 baking pan.
2
Stir the first 4 ingredients by hand until well combined. Drain any liquid from the shredded zucchini, add and mix until completely coated.
3
Sift together the flour, baking powder soda and salt and add it to the zucchini mixture. Stir until the dry ingredients are evenly combined and add any optional ingredients.
4
In a separate bowl, mix half of the batter with the coca then spread evenly over the bottom of the baking pan.
5
Spread the remaining batter over the top until the chocolate batter is covered.
6
Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned and the center tests done.
7
Cool for about 5-10 minutes, while you prepare the glaze.
8
Combine sugar, butter and canned milk in a small pan and stir occasionally on stovetop until it begins to boil.
9
Stir continuously for 1 minute while the mixture boils then remove from heat and add the chocolate chips.
10
Stir until smooth and spread evenly over brownies (add a little more butter if needed for good spreading consistency).
11
After brownies have cooled and the glaze is set, cut and enjoy!

927

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Brownies, 1/3 cup canola oil, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Black Bottom Zucchini Brownies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Black Bottom Zucchini Brownies

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