The best Zucchini Brownies with a rich chocolate frosting on top! My kids don’t even notice that there’s zucchini in this dessert. These have the best texture and are super fudgy brownies!

Zucchini Brownies

ZUCCHINI BROWNIE RECIPE

Before we jump into apple and pumpkin season, and believe me…I’m so ready to go there, here’s one of my favorite summer dessert recipes for those huge zucchini you have from your garden. You know I wouldn’t share these with you if they weren’t worth it.

Let me start by saying that I’m not a believer in skinny treats. For me, if I’m going to indulge, I’m going full throttle. But for once I tried to go the healthy route.

In these healthy zucchini brownies I replaced half of the oil with applesauce, used whole wheat flour, no eggs, and used shredded zucchini in the batter. But then I topped them with naughty, naughty frosting and ruined anything that could make these healthy brownies. Oops.

The no egg thing completely threw me for a loop but I didn’t even miss them at all. The zucchini provides enough moisture for the brownies. These brownies were extremely moist and the zucchini was undetectable to my kids.

Zucchini Brownies

PRO TIPS:

  • Shred the zucchini with a food processor or a box grater.
  • Zucchini is really wet when shredded. Use paper towels to squeeze out some of the moisture.

YES, THERE’S NO EGG IN THIS RECIPE

It might be confusing but it works. Trust me.

HEALTHY ADAPTATIONS:

  • You can replace all or half of the oil with applesauce. Applesauce yields a more cake-like version of the brownie and oil gives it a denser fudge-like brownie.
  • You can use whole wheat flour in place of the all-purpose flour.
  • Coconut oil can be used as a replacement.

MY FAVORITE ZUCCHINI RECIPES

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Zucchini Brownies

Zucchini Brownies

4 from 8 votes
This easy Zucchini Brownies have a rich chocolate frosting on top! The zucchini has such a mild flavor that you won't even know it's in this dessert and it satisfies the sweet tooth.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 18 servings

Ingredients

Brownies:

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil, (you can replace half with applesauce if you want)
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini

Frosting:

  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the oil, applesauce, sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla until well blended. Combine flour, 1/2 cup cocoa, baking soda and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Mixture will be dry until you add the grated zucchini. If your zucchini is really wet use paper towels to squeeze out some moisture. Stir in the zucchini. Spread brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan. The zucchini will release moisture as it bakes.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until brownies spring back when gently touched.
  • For the frosting: Melt together the 6 tablespoons of cocoa and margarine and set aside to cool. In a medium bowl, blend together the confectioners' sugar, milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in the cocoa mixture. Spread over cooled brownies before cutting into squares. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Notes

PRO TIPS:

  • Shred the zucchini with a food processor or a grater.
  • Zucchini is really wet when shredded. Use paper towels to squeeze out some of the moisture.
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert

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