Rich and Fudgy Zucchini Brownies

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped, fresh zucchini
• 3 Tbsp. butter, melted
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp. espresso powder (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup all purpose or white-whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips, divided
• 1/4 cup half-and-half or heavy cream