Best Ever Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

Are you looking for the best way to satisfy your sweet tooth with a healthy brownie recipe that doesn’t skimp on that rich, chocolatey flavor? If so, you're in for a treat!

Welcome to the ultimate guide to the Best Ever Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Brownies—a fudgy zucchini brownie recipe that’s sure to become a favorite in your collection of dessert recipes.

Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

As zucchini season hits its peak during the summer months, what better way to use that garden zucchini than by baking a batch of chewy brownies that rival even the best traditional brownie recipes?

These fudgy zucchini brownies are not just a healthier recipe option but also an excellent way to sneak new foods into your diet—perfect for even the pickiest eaters!

 With simple ingredients and easy recipes like this, you’ll discover that healthy zucchini brownies can be just as indulgent as their chocolate-filled counterparts. 

Whether you're a fan of zucchini recipes or simply on the hunt for a chocolate recipe with a twist, this healthy zucchini brownie recipe is your go-to solution for a rich chocolate taste that everyone will love.

If you love fun healthy dessert recipes make sure you try my Chocolate Avocado Milkshake, Paleo Snickerdoodles, Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies, Air Fryer Chocolate Cake and my most popular 3 Ingredient Muffins.

Why make this recipe?

This is the most delicious healthy zucchini brownies recipe!

Weight Watcher friendly - These healthy brownies are only 4 smart points on my WW app.

Since the new Weight Watchers plan is personalized you will have to input the ingredients used into your WW app to get your exact points. 

Easy to Make - This Weight Watchers friendly healthy chocolate brownie recipe requires only a handful of simple ingredients and 25 minutes of bake time.

Indulgent Flavor with a Healthy Twist: Chocolate zucchini brownies offer the rich, chocolatey taste everyone craves while sneaking in a nutritious boost from the zucchini.

Your family will love that they can enjoy a decadent dessert without the guilt, making these brownies a perfect choice for health-conscious bakers.

Moist and Fudgy Texture: The zucchini adds moisture to the brownies, resulting in an irresistibly fudgy and chewy texture.

This unique twist on a classic brownie recipe will have your friends reaching for seconds, impressed by how a vegetable can create such a deliciously indulgent dessert.

A Creative Way to Use Garden Zucchini: During zucchini season, many home cooks are looking for new and exciting ways to use up their garden bounty.

Chocolate zucchini brownies provide a fun and unexpected way to incorporate this versatile vegetable into a beloved treat, making it a must-try recipe for your readers.

Ingredients needed and substitutions:

Zucchini - Fresh picked from the garden zucchini's were used for this chocolate brownie zucchini recipe. If you don't have a garden you can find fresh zucchini at your local grocery store or farm stand. 

Cocoa Powder - Hershey's Unsweetened Cocoa Powder was used for this healthy chocolate dessert recipe. You can use your favorite brand of cocoa powder.

All Purpose Flour - We used all purpose flour for this zucchini chocolate cake but you could swap with whole wheat flour, almond flour or gluten free flour if you want to make gluten-free chocolate zucchini brownies.

How to Make Homemade Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. - Coat a 9x9 Inch baking pan with spray oil or line with parchment paper.

2: Peel one large zucchini and shred with a small box grater.

3: Mix zucchini shreds, sugar and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes.

4:  In a separate large bowl mix flour, unsweetened cocoa powder and baking soda. 

5: Add in canola oil, vanilla extract and egg to your cocoa powder mix.

6: Add the flour mix to the zucchini batter and blend together, it will be a very thick batter.

7: Spread batter into baking pan and flatten with a spatula. 

8: Bake in oven 22-25 minutes. Add a ½ cup of dark chocolate chips on top at the 15 minutes mark if you like extra fudgy brownies..which I do.

9: Slice and eat warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream & colored sprinkles or cool to room temperature. Enjoy!!

Watch the How to Make Zucchini Brownies Video Here...

Expert Tips

• Choose the Right Zucchini: Opt for small to medium-sized zucchinis when making your homemade chocolate zucchini brownies. These have a milder flavor and are less watery, ensuring your brownie batter maintains the perfect consistency.
• Grate Finely: Use a fine grater to shred your zucchini. This will help the zucchini blend seamlessly into the brownie batter, adding moisture without altering the texture.
• Squeeze Out Excess Water: After grating the zucchini, use a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to squeeze out any excess water. This step is crucial to avoid a watery brownie batter.
• Use Coconut Oil for Richness: Substitute butter with coconut oil to add a rich, subtle flavor to your brownies while keeping them dairy-free. Coconut oil also adds moisture, resulting in fudge brownies.
• Sweeten with Coconut Sugar: For a healthier alternative to refined sugar, use coconut sugar. It adds a natural sweetness and a slight caramel undertone, complementing the chocolate perfectly.
• Enhance Flavor with Cacao Powder: Swap regular cocoa powder with raw cacao powder. Cacao is less processed and retains more nutrients, adding a deep, rich chocolate flavor to your brownies.
• Incorporate Almond Butter: Mix almond butter into your brownie batter for an extra dose of healthy fats and a creamy texture. It also adds a slight nuttiness that pairs wonderfully with chocolate.
• Use Pure Maple Syrup as a Natural Sweetener: Pure maple syrup is an excellent natural sweetener that adds moisture and depth of flavor to your brownies without the need for refined sugar.
• Fold in Dark Chocolate Chips: For an extra chocolatey kick, fold in dark chocolate chips just before baking. They melt into pockets of gooey chocolate, making your fudge brownies even more decadent.
• Add Peanut Butter Swirls: Before baking, drop spoonfuls of peanut butter onto the brownie batter and swirl it in with a knife. This creates beautiful, flavorful ribbons throughout the brownies.
• Don’t Overmix: When combining your wet and dry ingredients, mix until just combined. Overmixing can lead to tough brownies, so keep the batter slightly lumpy for the best texture.
• Bake Until Just Set: To achieve perfectly fudgy brownies, bake until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking for the best results.
• Let Cool Completely: Allow your brownies to cool in the pan before cutting. This helps them firm up and makes slicing easier, ensuring clean, even pieces.
• Store Properly: To keep your brownies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. If you need to stack them, place a sheet of plastic wrap between layers to prevent sticking.
• Freeze for Later: If you want to save some brownies for later, wrap individual squares tightly in plastic wrap and store them in an airtight container in the freezer. When you’re ready to enjoy them, simply thaw at room temperature.

Are you a Weight Watcher?

If you follow my Blog you probably already know I am a lifetime member of Weight Watchers and I like to point all of my Recipes with the WW Points System.

This Weight Watchers friendly chocolate zucchini brownie recipe is 4 Points on my Weight Watchers points app for one delicious zucchini brownie square.

Weight Watchers has a new individualized program right now to make it easier to enjoy the foods you love and still lose weight.

Just plug the ingredients into your WW app to confirm the points for your individual program.

If you want to see the old Purple, Blue and Green WW Food Lists for each plan just click Here… For a list of the 2024 Free WW Food list click here..

Make sure you check out my Newbie WW Tips and Tricks Guide if you are just getting started.

I used to go back and forth between the Purple Plan and the Blue Plan prior to the new program and whenever I hit a plateau I did my own 30 Day Low Carb Meal Plan which jumpstarts the Fat Burning again, so if you feel stuck try it!

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