Zucchini brownie
4 servings
40 minutes
Zucchini brownies are an amazing combination of tenderness, rich chocolate flavor, and an unexpected ingredient—zucchini. This dessert is inspired by classic American brownies but gains new depth from the addition of vegetables. Zucchini adds a special moisture to the batter, making the texture softer and airier. The chocolate flavor remains rich, while light notes of vanilla and cocoa create a pleasant balance of sweetness. Zucchini brownies are a great option for those wanting to try something unusual while keeping the traditional chocolate taste. They can be served with a cup of hot coffee or cold milk and garnished with nuts or berries for an extra touch of freshness. This is not just baking—it's a culinary experiment that surprises and delights!
1
Mix the ingredients: zucchini - cut into small pieces to measure 2 cups; unsweetened cocoa powder; vegetable or melted butter; yogurt - plain, without additives and fillers; whole wheat flour; granulated sugar; vanilla sugar; baking powder; salt.
- Zucchini: 1 piece
- Cocoa powder: 100 g
- Butter: 80 g
- Natural yoghurt: 125 g
- Wheat flour: 500 g
- Sugar: 100 g
- Vanilla sugar: 30 g
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
2
In a blender, mix zucchini, yogurt, oil, vanilla sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Zucchini: 1 piece
- Natural yoghurt: 125 g
- Butter: 80 g
- Vanilla sugar: 30 g
- Sugar: 100 g
3
Add the remaining dry ingredients to a large bowl and mix them together.
- Cocoa powder: 100 g
- Wheat flour: 500 g
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
4
Add the zucchini mixture to the dry ingredients and mix everything well.
- Zucchini: 1 piece
5
Pour the batter into a greased baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes in an oven preheated to 175 degrees. Check readiness with a toothpick.
- Butter: 80 g
6
Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.