Zucchini Brownies

Author: Violet Hamblin
Total Time: 45 mins
Yield: 6-7 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 c cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 cups zucchini, grated
• 1/2 cup of walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°
2. beat sugar, canola oil, vanilla, egg, and milk in a large mixing bowl.
3. add flour and zucchini in batches, alternating between the two.
4. mix in nuts if desired
5. Pour mixture into a 17×3 greased cakepan.
6. Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes

Notes

Zucchini in a brownie might sound strange at first, but the zucchini adds a great deal of moisture and texture to a brownie. The way you grate the zucchini will change the texture a bit, so grate using the fine side of the grater if you want a smoother texture. Grate coarsely if you want a more noticeable flavor and texture in the finished brownie.

Optionally, you can add walnuts and pecans for a nutty finished product, or kick the chocolate up a notch by adding in some chocolate chunks or chocolate chips!