Amazing zucchini brownies are a delicious way to use up that extra zucchini from the garden!
Yep. Another zucchini recipe. Hey! My zucchini plants are producing like crazy and they’ve got to go somewhere 🙂 If I haven’t yet convinced you with the Zucchini Carrot Oatmeal Cookies or the Chocolate Zucchini Cake that yes indeedy, zuchinni (hehe that rhymes!) DOES belong in desserts – let me try again with Zucchini Brownies. These brownies are rich, delicious, and you would never know that there was zuchinni in them unless you really looked hard for it. The 2 CUPS of zucchini that go into this recipe are what make this brownie so moist. The mini chocolate chips melt into sweet little pockets of chocolate that add to the fudgy, gooey consistency. I’ll be the first to admit that the batter isn’t super appealing but it bakes up beautifully!
Now you’ve got a couple of options. You can serve the brownies plain – they are super delicious – sweet and rich all on their own. Or you can up the ante and sprinkle on some powdered sugar. This makes them super pretty…
Or you can be a little naughty and spread on some chocolate frosting and maybe sprinkle with some nuts and mini chocolate chips…
Amazing Zucchini Brownies
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups zucchini finely grated
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Add in the chocolate chips and stir until evenly distributed in the dry ingredients.
- Grate the zucchini using a fine grating surface (smaller opening). Combine the applesauce, oil, sugar, vanilla, and shredded zucchini and stir until blended. (You can use all applesauce or all oil if you want. Using all applesauce will affect the texture of the brownie slightly but there are nutritional benefits so your call!)
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until combined. If you want to add nuts, fold in 1/2 cup of nuts here. (Walnuts or pecans would be great.) Spread into a lightly greased and cocoa powdered 9x13 baking dish. You will have to spread the batter. No pouring here 🙂 It's very thick. Bake for 20-25 minutes - do not over bake!
- Now you've got a couple of options. You can serve the brownies plain - they are super delicious - sweet and rich all on their own. Or you can up the ante and sprinkle on some powdered sugar. This makes them super pretty...
- Or you can be a little naughty and spread on some chocolate frosting and maybe sprinkle with some nuts and mini chocolate chips...
Nutrition
And there you have it! Another yummy way to use up all that zucchini 🙂 What’s growing in your garden?
If you have a zucchini situation similar to mine (i.e. too much!), check out these other zucchini recipes:
Zucchini Carrot Oatmeal Cookies
Zucchini and Green Chile Quiche
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Polyna says
After these, I can’t understand why anyone still makes brownies packed full of butter. Not only are they rich and delicious, but I found if anything the taste and texture improved over the four days they were stored in the fridge. I left out the salt, cut the baking soda to 1 tsp, and used half coffee extract and half vanilla extract.
Kristie Barnes says
O.M.G.!! So dang good!! And I licked the spoon and bowl because it’s eggless!! I debated just eating all the batter raw!!! Lol Thank you soon much for sharing 😁
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Lol! Thank you so much Kristie!
Vikki says
We LOVE these brownies. In fact, my 8 year old tells everyone that they are his most favorite food, ever! That’s high praise because my kids love food! My only comment is that for some reason, I always have to bake them for at least 33-35 minutes instead of the recommended 20-25. Otherwise I end up with a molten lava cake, which is delicious, but not what I’m going for. Thanks for the delicious recipe. I look forward to making them every summer 🙂
Amy Basso | Amy's Apron says
These look amazingly delicious! Always looking for ways to make my addiction to baked goods a little healthier for me! Going to make these tonight 🙂
Annie says
Hey there
We dont get Zuchinis easily here in Mumbai ,I picked 2 last weekend and have been wondering what to do with when I came across these recipes.Thanks buddy once again for sharing.God Bless and enjoy yr sunday!!
Anusha says
These brownies are so good! they are vegan but the best part is they are butter free. Am going to make them tomorrow.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Anusha!
Karen says
Thanks for all the recipes. I have planned my weekly menu for next week thanks to you! Also the zucchini recipes, I have 3 plants growing with tons of zucchini and now have different things to do with it!!
Thanks so much :))
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s so awesome Karen! I love coming up with zucchini recipes – they always turn out so moist and delicious! Have a wonderful weekend!
Stephanie Daigneault says
I made the brownies with a little twist, they turned out delicious!! A hit at my house for sure!
http://www.conferencecallstomeatballs.com/zucchini-carrot-super-rich-brownies.html
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That is so awesome Stephanie! I’m glad you gave it your own personal touch 🙂 Have a great week!
Heather says
Someone in my office was JUST asking about zucchini recipies…I’ll have to pass this along! I’ve done similar things with pumpkin puree, but never zucchini. Can’t wait to try it.
Holly Lefevre says
I love your zucchini creations! I am making these for my friends on saturday!!!!
Sallie Miller says
Made these tonight with low expectations (I was VERY skeptical of this no-egg-squash-filled brownie recipe) and these -without question- are the BEST cakey brownies that I have ever had. I served them plain with a small scoop of oreo ice cream. My whole family and my dinner guests agreed that they were delicious and the surprise on their faces when I told them that an entire medium zucchini was in their dessert was even better! My only complaint about this recipe is that the brownie batter does not contain egg and therefore gets spooned into my mouth in large quantities.
Terrie Lee says
They look so yummy and I have a WHOLE LOT of zucchini to use up. These are a definite must try! Thanks for sharing.
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
Holy Zucchini Brownies, those look amazing!