These Zucchini Brownies are Healthy & Chocolatey (soft, gooey, gluten & dairy-free)

by Maria Konou
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What if we told you that you can make the gooiest, most chocolatey, and soft brownies that are healthy, gluten-free, and dairy-free at the same time? Oh, and it gets better because these brownies are no other than zucchini brownies! But don’t be fooled because these chocolate brownies do not compromise with the flavor. They are the perfect midnight craving that you can make in no time. What’s more, these brownies are healthy, so you can eat a lot more than the traditional sugar and butter-packed ones! So, if you want to learn how to make the best zucchini brownies, just continue scrolling:

Let’s make some fudgy healthy zucchini brownies

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Video Recipe

We made these healthy zucchini brownies, and they were so delicious, that we just had to share the recipe with you. In the video below, you will find the step-by-step instructions for this gooey chocolate dessert. This recipe is the perfect healthy alternative to traditional brownies, and they taste just as amazing! This is the perfect recipe to make if you are craving something sweet and chocolatey but healthy at the same time! Sо, save this recipe for your future self and those midnight cravings. (you can thank us later)

Here is our recipe for the softest and fudgiest gluten-free brownies

Recipe for Healthy Chocolatey Zucchini Brownies

This recipe is: gluten-free, dairy-free, healthy

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Baking time: 30 minutes

Total time: 45 minutes

Servings: makes around 6 big brownies

Aren’t these the most scrumptious brownies you have ever seen

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Ingredients

  • grated and drained zucchini – 1 cup
  • organic eggs – 1 pc.
  • Sesame tahini – 1/2 cup
  • maple syrup – 60ml
  • coconut sugar – 100g
  • vanilla essence – 1 tsp
  • raw cocoa powder – 1/2 cup
  • coconut flour – 2 tsp.
  • baking soda – 1/2 tsp.
  • melted coconut oil – 2 tsp.
  • melted white or dark chocolate (for topping)
  • flake salt (for decoration)

Gather all of your ingredients and let’s start baking

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Things You Will Need

  • a spatula
  • a sifter
  • medium-sized baking tray
  • baking paper

Method of Preparation

  1. First, start by peeling, grating, and draining your zucchini.
  2. Then put them in a big bowl and crack the egg there.
  3. Next, add the sesame tahini, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and vanilla essence.
  4. Mix everything with the spatula.
  5. After that, mix the raw cocoa powder, coconut flour, and baking soda in a bowl. Use a sifter to ensure that there are no clumps.
  6. Then add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix well.
  7. Next, add the coconut oil and mix again.
  8. After that, line your baking tray with baking paper, and pour in the brownie mixture.
  9. Then bake at 170 degrees for 35 minutes.
  10. After the brownies have cooled, drizzle the chocolate on top and sprinkle with some flake salt.

Voilà!

Soft, fudgy, and super delicious zucchini brownies

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Visual Instructions

Step 1: First, start by peeling, grating, and draining your zucchini

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Step 2: Then put them in a big bowl and crack the egg there

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Step 3: Next, add the sesame tahini

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Step 4: Add the maple syrup

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Step 5: Then add the coconut sugar

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Step 6: And pour in the vanilla extract

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Step 7: After that, mix everything with the spatula

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Step 8: After that, mix the raw cocoa powder, coconut flour, and baking soda in a bowl

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Step 9: Use a sifter to ensure that there are no clumps

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Step 10: Then add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mix well, and add the coconut oil

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Step 11: After that, line your baking tray with baking paper, and pour in the brownie mixture

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Step 12: Then bake at 170 degrees for 35 minutes

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Step 13: After that, leave the brownies to cool

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Step 14: Finally, drizzle the chocolate on top

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Step 15: And sprinkle with some flake salt

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Voilà! The most delicious healthy brownies 

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Super soft and fudgy texture

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Tips and Tricks

  • You can chop the zucchini very finely if you do not want to feel their texture in the brownies.
  • Swap the melted white chocolate for dark chocolate or another dairy-free option.
  • Sift all of your dry ingredients, for the smoothest, clump-free consistency.

More Zucchini Recipes

Zucchini is the ultimate summer vegetable. So, try making some delicious summer recipes. We suggest making some zoodles, zucchini fritters, or some keto Parmesan zucchini bites.

Dessert Recipe Ideas

If you love healthy dessert recipes, you need to try these Vegan Chocolate Mini Tartlets. They have a delicious oat base, silky-smooth chocolate filling, and fresh strawberries. In the video below, you will find the step-by-step instructions for this silky dessert. This recipe is the perfect healthy alternative to traditional tartlets, and they taste delightful!

These vegan mini tartlets are so smooth and delicious

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This Pink Raspberry Panna Cotta is the ultimate summer dessert. This raspberry panna cotta recipe is enriched with a sweet raspberry sauce that gives this dessert vibrant pink color. Find the recipe in the video below.

Make this Pink Panna Cotta when you want to impress

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Make sure to check out the rest of our delicious recipes on our cooking and baking YouTube channel! There you will find so many unique and yummy recipes to try out, like these Gluten-free Strawberry Shortcakes! Make sure to let us know what you think of these healthy zucchini brownies in the comments below the video, and tell us what else you would like to see us make! Now enjoy this gooey delight!

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Maria Konou

Maria Konou is a specialist in the field of digital marketing and fashion. However, she has always had a way with words. That’s what led her to her dream job here at Archzine. She has worked in many different fields over the years, but according to her, being an author has been the most rewarding. Maria is a huge plant enthusiast, loves everything fashion-related, is very sustainably aware, and is always open to learning about new things.