I have been meaning to share this recipe for quite some time now, and well, now that zucchini is quite out of season, here it is. Sorry about that, it was not my intention. However, if you somehow end up with loads of zucchini, now you'll know what to do with it, or at least some of it. ;)

Don't let the zucchini in this recipe scare you away, these brownies just may be the best brownies I've ever had...to this day. Ooey, gooey, moist, and delicious. There is nothing not to love.

Without further ado…

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Brownies
Recipe: yield 16 brownies

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa
2 cups shredded zucchini (no skimping!)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup chocolate chips

Method:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 x 11 baking pan with cooking spray, set aside.

In a stand mixer, combine sugar, canola oil, and flour, combine until mixture resembles wet sand. While mixing, on low, add cocoa, zucchini, vanilla extract, salt and baking soda. Mix until well combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Pour brownie batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and the brownies are set.

Cool on a wire rack. Cut brownies into squares and serve.