Chocolate Brownies with Zucchini & Sea Salt

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Chocolate Brownies with Zucchini & Sea Salt imperial

By Cassie L.

Prep Time:

45m

Bake/Cook Time:

28m - 32m

Yield:

16 small brownies

Rich, chocolate homeamde brownies with a little secret - a whole serving of vegetables inside! Chocolate Zucchini Brownies are a tasty fusion of decadent chocolate and nutritious zucchini, creating a dessert you can feel a little better about. Just a touch of sea salt in the brownie batter evens out the sweetness of the chocolate and a sprinkle of coarse sea salt on top gives you that wonderful sweet and salty combo. Not only do these homemade brownies satisfy your sweet tooth, but they also provide an ingenious way to sneak in some extra veggies.

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour*
1/2 cup cocoa
1 1/2 tespoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
1 1/4 cups Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups (1 medium) zucchini, shredded
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt (like Maldon or fleur de sel)

*Spoon & Sweep method: Use a spoon to fill measuring cup with flour until required amount is obtained. Scooping measuring cup directly into flour bag will firmly pack flour resulting in too much flour required for recipe.

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter an 8x8-inch baking pan.
In a small bowl, stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
Mix oil, sugar, and egg together in a large bowl until smooth and well-blended. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Add dry ingredients to sugar/oil mixture, and then add zucchini. Stir well until fully combined. The batter will be thick. Spread batter into prepared pan - pressing down with your hands. Sprinkle an even layer of chocolate chips on top and press them into batter. Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top.
Bake for 28 - 32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool almost completely before cutting.

Imperial Sugar Insight

NOTE: Grapeseed oil is used here as it has a very high smoke point (4240 degrees), a very light flavor and is rich in vitamins and minerals. It's readily available in most grocery stores but canola oil can be substituted.

Recipe developed for Imperial Sugar by Cassie Laemmli @Bake Your Day.

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