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    Home » Recipes (in date order) » Chocolate » Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

    Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

    Published: May 22, 2020 · Modified: May 22, 2020 by Adrianne · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Chocolate Chip Zucchini Brownies with text over lay

    Chocolate Zucchini Brownies are moist, fudgy and delicious! This easy brownies recipe focuses on how to make zucchini brownies from scratch with a basic chocolate frosting that will take 1 minute to whip up! 

    Chocolate Zucchini Brownies stack with icing dripping from the top

    Triple Caramel Brownies,  Slow Cooker Fudge and the No Bake Chocolate Cake are delicious homemade chocolate recipes that appeal to the sweet tooth.

    Looking for chocolate recipes? I've got you covered 

    These double chocolate zucchini brownies have dark chocolate chips and cocoa powder for a rich, melt in your mouth brownie that you are going to love! 

    How to make Zucchini Chocolate Brownies?

    These chocolate chip zucchini brownies are easy to make! 

    We shred our zucchini in the food processor, combine our ingredients for the brownie batter. Mix the 2 together and then oven bake to perfection!

    The chocolate chips go straight into the batter and the whole thing becomes a dreamy, chocolate with a healthy twist delight. 

    These brownies make your house smell like a home as the delicious aroma wafts through the air! 

    Zucchini Brownies ingredients

    The ingredients for this recipe are simple and easy to get at the local store. Everything you need is shown in the photo below. If you want to make the frosting too, those ingredients are in this photo. 

    Ingredients set out on marble background with text overlay for zucchini brownies

    As you can see we need are:

    • zucchini
    • almond meal 
    • eggs
    • butter
    • brown sugar
    • cocoa powder
    • chocolate chips
    • vanilla essence

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    Chocolate Chip Zucchini Brownies step by step instructions 

    This recipe can be broken down into 16 easy steps. They are shown in the photos below. Chocolate Zucchini Brownies method 1 to 4 with text over lay

    1. shred (or grate) the zucchini (photo 1)
    2. add almond meal to mixing bowl (photo 2)
    3. as well as brown sugar (photo 3)
    4. and cocoa powder (photo 4)

    Chocolate Zucchini Brownies method with text over lay

    • stir thoroughly to combine, breaking up any lumps as you go (photo 5)
    • use a small jug to whisk eggs ( photo 6)
    • add the zucchini as is to the dry ingredients (photo 7)
    • add whisked eggs to zucchini batter (photo 8)

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    Zucchini Brownies method with text over lay

    • add the vanilla essence (photo 9)
    • and the melted butter (photo 10)
    • followed by the chocolate chips (photo 11)
    • transfer into a lined slice tin (photo 12) 

    My slice tin measures 20cm x 20cm (7.8 inches) and is the PERFECT size for this recipe. 

    There is no self-raising flour in the brownies, so there is no risk of overflow from the tin. 

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    Chocolate Zucchini Brownies method with text over lay

    • bake the zucchini brownies for approx 50 mins (photo 17)
    • allow to cool on a baking rack (photo 18)
    • use a knife to cut the brownies into squares (photo 19)
    • choose to frost your brownies or serve as is (photo 20) 

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    These brownies are moist and melt in your mouth, heat them or eat them as they are! 

    Healthy Zucchini Brownies recipe quick info:

    About the recipe:

    • we use dark chocolate chips
    • It is very quick to shred the zucchini in the food processor
    • cut the brownies into littel square pieces
    • almond meal or almond flour it doesn't matter for this recipe

    FAQs about making Chocolate Chips Zucchini Brownies

    1. you can use milk chocolate chips if you like
    2. line your slice tray with baking paper so it is easy to pull out
    3. this is a family friendly recipe
    4. This is an EASY recipe

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    Chocolate Zucchini Brownies Pro tips:

    These additional tips are so that you can master this recipe from the 1st time you make it:

    • stir, stir, stir for the dry ingredients to break up any lumps
    • use either a fork or a mini whisk to whisk the eggs
    • use a food processor (shred blad, regular) to quickly prepare your zucchini
    • spray oil in the slice tray to help still the baking paper
    • the edge of the brownies will be firm and the centre will have a slight wobble when ready
    • use a skewer, insert into the centre of the mix, if it comes out clean it is ready 
    • if the batter is still wet cook for a little longer

    Freshly baked chocolate zucchini brownies in slice tin

    It is MUCH easier to cut brownies when they have cooled. I know you will want to dig in, but for straight edges let them cool and THEN cut. 

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    To frost or not to frost, that is the question! Luckily I have a super easy 1 minute frosting you can use for this recipe. 

    So if you are looking to frost your brownies, this is your quick go to, Easy Chocolate Icing.

    Some iced and some plain Chocolate Zucchini Brownies on white baking paper

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    Chocolate Zucchini Brownies stack with icing dripping down from the top

    Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

    Chocolate Zucchini Brownies are moist and fudgy!! This easy brownies recipe focuses on how to make zucchini brownies from scratch with 1 minute icing!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Australian
    Keyword: chocolate brownies, chocolate zucchini brownies, easy brownies
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 294kcal
    Author: Adrianne

    Equipment

    • Slice tray
    • Bowl
    • Food processor
    • Stirring spoon

    Ingredients

    Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

    • 3 zucchini Note 1
    • 1 cup almond meal Note 2
    • ¾ cup brown sugar
    • 3 eggs
    • ½ cup cocoa powder
    • 250 grams chocolate chips Note 3
    • 250 grams butter
    • 1 tsp vanilla essence Note 4

    Instructions

    Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

    • Preheat your oven to 180°C / 350-375°F / Gas Mark 4-5
    • Line a 20 cm x 20 cm square baking tray with grease proof paper Note 5 and 6
    • Use a food processor to shred (or grate) your zucchini then set aside
    • In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine almond meal, brown sugar, cocoa powder and use a spoon to combine Note 7
    • Whisk eggs in a small jug
    • Add shredded zucchini to dry ingredients
    • Pour in whisked eggs
    • Add vanilla essence
    • Use a heatproof jug and melt the butter in a microwave, add to zucchini batter
    • Add chocolate chips and stir to combine
    • Transfer zucchini brownie batter to lined slice tray
    • Bake for 50 mins Note 8
    • Allow to cool, then use a knife to cut into squares.
    • Frost brownies with easy chocolate frosting

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    Notes

    • Note 1 Use either 4 small or 3 medium sized zucchini. Add them to the recipe once shredded and don't squeeze any excess water from them during that process. 
    • Note 2 You can use either almond meal or almond flour, both will work perfectly! 
    • Note 3 I use dark chocolate chips, you can use dark or light, whichever is your preference. 
    • Note 4 Use either vanilla essence or vanilla extract. The (mush) cheaper one if fine! 
    • Note 5 My slice tray is square and 20cm x 20 cm which is approx 7.8 inches. 
    • Note 6 Spray a little cooking oil into your slice tray, it ill help the baking paper stick. 
    • Note 7 Really get into this with a spoon and break up the lumps of any dry ingredient. (Elbow grease)
    • Note 8 Test the brownies with a skewer after 50 mins. If the skewer comes out clean, they are ready. Otherwise continue cooking until it does. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 544IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Zucchini Recipes

    Zucchini's are such a great vegetable to cook with! 

    You can use them in savory recipes, sweet recipes like this one or as a pasta replacement when you want a day off the carbs!

    I love cooking with them as there is no limit to their versatility and you can spice them up or down, however you please. 

    Please give me a shout if you have questions or make the recipe and want to give feedback.

    I wish you well, I've got you covered and your zucchini back (haha), get to it my friend (they are bloody good!) 

    Adrianne xx

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    Comments

    1. Charla says

      May 22, 2020 at 10:04 am

      5 stars
      Adrianne, this is nothing but pure genius! I bake mostly with almond meal and love how fudgy these brownies look. The hidden use of zucchini is a great idea for kids I do the same with my no bake cheesecakes. Well done!!

      Reply
      • Adrianne says

        May 22, 2020 at 10:16 am

        Thanks Charla! I love your feedback. I will check out your no bake cheesecakes, they sound delicious.

        Reply
    2. Jacqueline Meldrum says

      May 22, 2020 at 11:40 am

      5 stars
      I've heard of adding zucchini or courgettes as we call them to brownies, but I've never tried it. I really appreciate your step-by-step photos. They look fab. Sharing these now!

      Reply
      • Adrianne says

        May 22, 2020 at 3:18 pm

        Thanks Jacqueline! Oh yes I forgot to mention that they are sometimes called courgettes. Cheers, appreciate your positive vibes!

        Reply
    3. Angela says

      May 22, 2020 at 1:39 pm

      5 stars
      This brownie recipe is amazing! My kids gobbled it up and didn't even notice the zucchini. It's adds so much moisture to the brownies. Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • Adrianne says

        July 17, 2020 at 11:06 pm

        No worries Angela, thanks for your comment and positive feedback!

        Reply
    4. Paula Montenegro says

      May 22, 2020 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      I was looking for a good chocolate recipe with zucchini, and I found it! These might turn out to be my favorite brownies! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Adrianne says

        May 22, 2020 at 3:19 pm

        No worries Paula! Thanks for your feedback. Cheers

        Reply
    5. kim says

      May 22, 2020 at 2:26 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! These brownies turned out so fudgy and delicious! Will definitely make again!

      Reply
      • Adrianne says

        May 24, 2020 at 8:14 am

        Thanks Kim, that is great to hear.

        Reply
    6. Sally says

      May 24, 2020 at 7:25 am

      5 stars
      What a fun way to use zucchinis! These look so beautiful, I'll take one with frosting please!

      Reply
      • Adrianne says

        May 24, 2020 at 8:12 am

        Haha thanks Sally! I used to be either or but I am a frosting lady too now! Hope you have had a great weekend!

        Reply
    7. Sylvie says

      May 25, 2020 at 12:37 am

      5 stars
      These brownies look SO fudgy and moist, amazing!! And I dont know a better way to eat my veggies but with chocolate. Indulgent, yet healthy!

      Reply
      • Adrianne says

        May 25, 2020 at 3:07 am

        Thanks Sylvie! Appreciate your feeback and I know right, same!

        Reply
    8. Sarah says

      May 26, 2020 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      Hmmm fudge, brownie goodness with hidden veg? Yes please! Hubby and the kids won't even notice they are getting an extra serve of veg 😀

      Reply
      • Adrianne says

        May 27, 2020 at 7:28 am

        Haha so true Sarah!! I actually love zucchini and think thos is the only way to eat brownies now!!

        Reply
      • Adrianne says

        May 27, 2020 at 3:18 pm

        Haha so true Sarah!! I actually love zucchini and think this is the only way to eat brownies now!!

        Reply
    9. Robyn says

      May 27, 2020 at 9:31 pm

      5 stars
      These brownies look super fudgy! I love the idea of zucchini and almond flour in a brownie. What a winning brownie recipe, I can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    10. Jaimie says

      May 30, 2020 at 3:00 am

      5 stars
      Yummm! looking forward to trying these, they look so dar and delicious. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply

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