These Zucchini Brownies possess the ideal level of moisture and are incredibly fudgy. The presence of hidden vegetables in this delectable summer dessert goes completely unnoticed. The chocolate is sweet, and the shredded zucchini seamlessly integrates into the batter, resulting in a moist and gooey zucchini brownie that you won’t want to overlook.

I understand what you may be thinking… vegetables in a dessert recipe, Natasha? However, I assure you, this combination is pure magic. It tastes just like our classic Brownie Recipe.

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The Best Zucchini Brownies

Zucchini brownies are based on our moist and Fudgy Brownie Recipe that I shared in Natasha’s Kitchen Cookbook. If you enjoy sneaking zucchini into everything, these zucchini brownies are a real treat.

We are on a real zucchini kick in our house since our garden is producing like crazy. For breakfast, we have been making Zucchini Fritters on repeat, and we love crispy Fried Zucchini chips as a side for lunch or dinner.

But when it comes to dessert, we especially love sneaky zucchini recipes, like our delicious Zucchini Bread and sweet Zucchini Muffins, because as my daughter said, “THIS is how I eat zucchini”. If you love the extra moisture and nutrition zucchini adds to baked goods, or you also have a picky little one, you have to try this Zucchini Brownie recipe while zucchinis are in season.

Ingredients

All of your traditional brownie ingredients, plus a little something special. You can also change up the recipe with add-ins (see variation ideas below).

• Butter – unsalted, cut into pieces
• Semisweet chocolate chips – Melted for creamy chocolate flavor in the mix, and sprinkled on top for added texture on top
• Eggs – to bind the batter together
• Sugar – for the perfect amount of sweetness and to balance the bitterness of cocoa powder
• Oil – light olive oil or vegetable oil
• Vanilla – Use our homemade vanilla for the best flavor
• Flour – All-purpose, or gluten-free if desired
• Unsweetened cocoa powder – creates the characteristic deep chocolate flavor we expect from brownies.
• Baking powder and baking soda – Act as leavening agents
• Salt – I almost always use fine sea salt
• Shredded zucchini – From 1-2 medium zucchini. Grate using the largest holes on your box grater.