Zucchini Brownies

No one can even tell these brownies are loaded with 2 cups of shredded zucchini! They are a rich, moist, fudgy brownies and 210 calories per serving! Next time I may try substituting applesauce for the oil and adding whole wheat flour as some reviews on allrecipes tried.

1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 1/2 c. white sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 c. shredded zucchini
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (opt.)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9x13 pan.
In a large bowl, mix together the oil, sugar, and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt until well blended. Then stir flour mixture into sugar mixture. It will be super dry and you'll be tempted to add something but don't.
Fold in shredded zucchini and optional nuts. I make sure it's mixed in well so the zucchini is coated. Spread evenly into pan.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the brownie springs back after you gently touch it.
Add your favorite frosting if desired. I just added semi-sweet chocolate chips after pulling out of the oven and let those melt then spread.
Make sure you let the brownies cool completely before serving.
They also cut better the next day.