Description
Healthy Zucchini Brownies are rich, fudgy, and secretly packed with zucchini for moisture and texture. This low-calorie dessert delivers deep chocolate flavor while staying light and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups finely grated zucchini (firmly packed)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup oat flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (frosting)
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips (frosting)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or Nutella (frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch pan.
- Mix grated zucchini, brown sugar, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in oat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 55 minutes until set and fudgy in the center.
- Let cool before slicing. Add melted frosting mixture or Nutella if desired.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep brownies fudgy and moist.
- Do not squeeze all moisture from zucchini, as it helps texture.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Flavor improves after resting overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 87
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg