Description
Indulge in these Vegan Zucchini Brownies Without Added Sugar – a moist, fudgy, and naturally sweetened dessert made with wholesome ingredients like grated zucchini, cocoa, and maple syrup. A perfect guilt-free treat for health-conscious dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
1 cup grated zucchini (no need to squeeze moisture)
1/4 cup melted coconut oil or avocado oil
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey (for non-vegan version)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole wheat flour or oat flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
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Grate zucchini and set aside (do not squeeze out liquid).
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In a large bowl, mix grated zucchini, melted oil, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla.
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In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
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Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
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Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
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Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
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Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use gluten-free oat flour for a gluten-free version.
- Customize with nuts, dried fruit, or a swirl of nut butter.
- Brownies freeze well—wrap individually and store up to 3 months.
- For a richer flavor, add a touch of espresso powder.
- Zucchini skin blends in perfectly—no peeling required.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
