Dark Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

Remember the other day when I posted the Strawberry Zucchini Marmalade? I mentioned the Newlyweds blog, and how it was a great resource for zucchini recipes...and this is another from Sweet Pea's site!

Dark Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
adapted from Newlyweds

• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa *I used Hershey's Dark
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 cups zucchini (shredded)
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream *I used fat free plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup oil *I used 1/4 cup oil and 1/4 cup applesauce
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• I also added chopped walnuts

Combine flours, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in zucchini.

In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, sugars, sour cream or yogurt, oil and applesauce (if using), and vanilla. Add to zucchini mixture.

Pour into a sprayed 9 x 13 baking dish and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.

Bake at 350 degrees until a toothpick comes out clean (35-40 minutes).

Verdict?  YUM! Takes care of that chocolate craving, and my kids couldn't believe their brownies were full of zucchini!

Have a GREAT weekend! Hopefully while you are reading this, I am laying out on the beach with an adult beverage in hand.  ahhhhh.  Holla!

I'm linking this recipe up with Eat at Home (Ingredient Spotlight - sour cream & yogurt)