Okay, let’s just say it—zucchini in brownies sounds weird. Like… veggie + dessert?? But hang on, because these are the fudgiest, richest, healthiest little squares of happiness you’ll ever whip up. And no one—not your picky kid, not your skeptical roommate, not even your “only eats desserts from boxes” uncle—will ever know there’s a vegetable hiding in there.

Honestly, I stumbled into this recipe during a fridge clean-out mission (you know the one—where you’re like, “What do I even do with three zucchinis?”). I wasn’t expecting much, but boom—gooey, chocolatey magic.

And did I mention? These brownies are naturally sweetened, made with whole grains, and totally no-fuss.

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These brownies are fudgy, chocolatey, and sneakily healthy. You won’t taste the zucchini—promise.

Ingredients:

• ▢ 2 cups zucchini, large-hole shredded (don’t pack it down!)
• ▢ 1 large egg
• ▢ 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• ▢ 1/2 cup maple syrup, honey, or any liquid sweetener you’ve got
• ▢ 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• ▢ 1/2 cup cacao or cocoa powder (unsweetened!)
• ▢ 1/2 tsp baking soda
• ▢ 1/4 tsp salt
• ▢ 1 cup whole wheat or spelt flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat that oven to 350°F and grease or line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Grate your zucchini using the big holes on a box grater. No need to squeeze it dry—moisture is your friend here.
3. In a big bowl, whisk the egg, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth and kinda shiny.
4. Stir in the cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. It’ll look like chocolate lava. Go ahead, lick the spoon (no shame).
5. Add the flour and shredded zucchini. Stir gently until just combined. Don’t overmix—it’ll make the brownies tough.
6. Pour into your pan and spread evenly. Lick the bowl. Again, no shame.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Edges should be set, center still slightly soft. That’s the sweet spot.
8. Let ’em cool (torture, I know), then cut into squares and devour.

Optional add-ins:

• Chocolate chips (because duh)
• Chopped walnuts
• A lil’ pinch of cinnamon for fall vibes

🤔 FAQs About Zucchini Brownies

Healthy Zucchini Brownies

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• Author: Emily
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 9 brownies 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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These brownies are fudgy, chocolatey, and sneakily healthy. You won’t taste the zucchini—promise.

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Ingredients

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• 2 cups zucchini, large-hole shredded (don’t pack it down!)
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup maple syrup, honey, or any liquid sweetener you’ve got
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup cacao or cocoa powder (unsweetened!)
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup whole wheat or spelt flour

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk together the egg, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
3. Stir in the shredded zucchini.
4. Add cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
5. Fold in the flour until just combined—don’t overmix.
6. Pour the batter into a greased or lined 8×8 inch baking pan.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
8. Let cool before slicing into squares and enjoy!

Notes

Make sure not to squeeze the zucchini dry—the moisture helps create that fudgy texture.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 brownie
• Calories: 180
• Sugar: 10g
• Sodium: 90mg
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 3g
• Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: zucchini brownies, healthy dessert, chocolate, whole wheat, sneaky veggies

💬 Final Thoughts

So yeah, these brownies aren’t just “good for healthy brownies”… they’re just good, period. The kind of treat you bake on a random Tuesday night, eat straight outta the pan, and then pack in your kid’s lunchbox pretending you’re that parent who has it all together. (You’re doing great, btw.)

Zucchini season or not—this one’s a keeper. Go grab that grater and get messy.

Oh, and if you do add chocolate chips? Don’t blame me when you “accidentally” eat half the pan. 😉