Whole Wheat Dark Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• 1 cup white whole-wheat flour
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 cup dark chocolate morsels divided
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (about 3 medium)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F. Line 9-inch square baking pan with foil. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt in medium bowl.

Melt 3/4-cup morsels in large microwave-safe bowl on high power for 1 minute; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg whites and vanilla extract. Stir in flour mixture; fold in zucchini. Spread into prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining 1/4-cup morsels over top.

Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Lift brownies from pan; cut into 16 squares. Store in airtight container for up to five days.