Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120g) finely shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp (3g) baking soda
- 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
- 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp (30ml) coconut oil
- 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy cream
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Pulse zucchini in a food processor for 5 seconds or grate by hand; squeeze out excess water using a paper towel.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar.
- Add eggs and vanilla, beating until the mixture is smooth and slightly pale.
- Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini and walnuts until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
- Pour batter into the pan, smooth the top, and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- While brownies cool, combine chocolate chips, coconut oil, and cream in a bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate glaze over the cooled brownies.