Zucchini Brownies – Fudgy zucchini brownies with a few healthier ingredients.
Once late summer hits there are zucchini recipes all over the place. Zucchini is the one thing that grows like made in my garden, and I am sure I am not the only one. So everyone is looking for fun new ways to use it up. More than Zucchini Bread.
Well, zucchini brownies might just be my new favorite. Chocolate zucchini cake is right up there, but brownies will always have my heart. Homemade Brownies are pretty much my favorite thing ever. So it is no surprise I like brownies over cake when it comes to zucchini either.
One thing I tried to do was make these zucchini brownies a little healthier. Kind of like my Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies. These brownies still have sugar and oil in them, but it is coconut oil and coconut sugar. Coconut oil is believed to be a healthier fat for your body than vegetable oils.
Coconut sugar is a natural sugar made from an actual coconut plant. It still retains some of the vitamins and minerals from the coconut. I also used white whole wheat flour, so they have whole grains too! What more can you ask for out of a dessert? Honestly, you would never know any of these healthier ingredients are in there. They taste like a rich, fudgy, and chocolatey brownie.
I am a sucker for brownies, they are pretty much my favorite dessert ever. Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies are the ultimate in chocolate desserts. So I am kind of picky when it comes to brownies. If I can taste anything off or notice a difference, I am out. But these are so good.
You would seriously never know there is zucchini in there and that they are made with better for you ingredients. You can see the green flecks in the brownies, but if you peel your zucchini, that will fix that. Try these on your biggest skeptic and you will win them over for sure!
So if you are looking for some new zucchini recipes to try this year, look no further. You will use up some of the zucchini from your garden and be so happy with the results. And you can get just couple extra veggies in your kids without them knowing. That is a win in my book!
Healthy(er) Zucchini Brownies
Fudgy zucchini brownies with a few healthier ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups coconut sugar, (or brown sugar)
- 2/3 cup coconut oil, , melted (or vegetable oil)
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups shredded zucchini, (do not drain)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, Spray an 8x11 inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl mix together sugar, oil, vanilla, flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda. The mixture will be very dry. Add the zucchini, and stir until well combined. It will take a minute or two, but it will get to the consistency or traditional brownie batter. Stir in 1/2 of the chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a tester comes out mainly clean. Be careful not to over bake.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
Adapted from Lick The Bowl Good
Nutrition Information
Yield
16Serving Size
1Amount Per ServingCalories 264Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 10gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 0mgSodium 226mgCarbohydrates 37gFiber 3gSugar 24gProtein 3g
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Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Painting is my least favorite household chore. You might be able to bribe me into painting with these ooey gooey brownies. They look wonderful.
Melanie @ Just Some Salt and Pepper says
These look phenomenal. So fudgy and delicious!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
These look so so so decadent and luscious! I’m definitely loving all your healthy tweaks! Pinned :–D
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I’m all for a healthier brownie, especially if that means I can eat two of them!
Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie says
Painting is the WORST! My parents painted our house before we moved in as a housewarming gift – if they hadn’t painted, I know we would still have bare walls!
Your brownies look like pure decadence! 🙂
Mary says
Ohhh – these look wonderful! so luscious and moist and chocolatey!!
Mary x
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
IT’S SO GOOOOOOOEEEEEEY.
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
They are so gooey and fudgey looking…I love that!!! Perfect for an after painting snack 🙂
MCS Gal says
The brownies look great. I grate my zucchini and freeze it so I can enjoy these all year long.
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
OMG. I’ve never seen a zucchini brownie look THAT good, no lie! These are amazing, Erin! I want like twelve, STAT.
Emily @ Life on Food says
We just bought a house. We have a ton of painting to do plus all of the floors upstairs. I am not looking forward to it one bit. I hope we have brownies waiting.
Patty says
Loving the idea of a chocolate zucchini brownie! Now, where do I get one!? I know I’m supposed to follow this recipe and bake a pan myself…I will pin these and hope to get around to doing just that!!! Thanks Erin 😉
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
Love that you added a healthy aspect to your brownies. They look dense, tasty and delicious!
Kris - Sugar Cookies to Peterbilts says
They looks so lovely and fudgey!
Audrey says
This might be a silly question, but do I peel the zuchinni before i grate it?
Erin S says
I do not Audrey, but if you don’t want to see any green specks or worry it will turn your family off, then you can peel. Either way will work! Enjoy!
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
I have tons of zucchini, so this is definitely going on the list of things to make.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
These look insanely moist and delicious!
Delaney | Melanie Makes says
I need to try these!
Dorothy at Shockinglydelish says
This solves a problem at my house! It gives me a healthier treat option AND uses some of this zucchini I have coming out of my ears!
Des says
These look fantastic! I always love it when I can put zucchini in dishes 🙂
Jacque Hastert says
I bet my family would never guess that these have zucchini in them. They are so ooey and gooey!
Anna says
These brownies are so gooey and decadent! Yum!