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Flourless Zucchini Brownies

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Posted:8/27/21
Updated:8/27/21

Flourless Zucchini Brownies with Chocolate Ganache is a healthy brownie recipe and the best way to use up all that garden zucchini! Super fudgy, moist, and so delicious. Gluten free and dairy free.

two stacked zucchini brownies on white plate

So here we are. A healthier brownie that is moist, fudgy and perfect for using up the zucchini as we near the end of summer.

I kind of refuse to believe that fall is just around the corner. I can’t guarantee that pumpkin spice won’t be making its way into my (or your) life soon, but for the time being I’ll hold onto summer just a little while longer and make anything and everything I can with zucchini.

Next on your baking list, these healthy zucchini muffins!

Are Zucchini Brownies Healthy?

Not all zucchini brownie recipes are created equal but this one is pretty healthy, all things considered!

There is no flour needed for this recipe, making these brownies flourless, grain free and gluten free.

We’re also only using 1/4 cup of maple syrup to sweeten and then chocolate chips will sweeten up each bite as well.

Feel free to use a paleo friendly chocolate chip brand if you’d like.

Ingredients

ingredients on board for zucchini brownies; cocoa powder, shredded zucchini, eggs, almond butter, vanilla, oil, maple syrup, chocolate chips, sea salt, baking powder
  • all–natural almond butter
  • pure maple syrup
  • coconut oil
  • egg
  • vanilla extract
  • unsweetened cocoa powder
  • salt
  • baking soda
  • shredded zucchini
  • dairy-free chocolate chips

How to Prepare the Zucchini

Use a large box grater to shred the zucchini and make sure to squeeze out as much water as possible with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. This prevents these double chocolate brownies from becoming mushy and soggy.

cut brownies on parchment paper angled on board

How to Make Healthy Zucchini Brownies

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line 8×8 pan with parchment paper (makes for easier removal) and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl using electric mixer, combine almond butter, maple syrup, oil and vanilla until smooth. Add egg mixing on medium speed until combined.
  3. Add unsweetened cocoa (cacao) powder, salt, and baking soda, mixing on low speed or stirring gently with a spatula until combined. Fold in shredded zucchini (water should be squeezed out already) and chocolate chips into brownie batter.
  4. Transfer batter into prepared pan. Bake brownies for 15-20 minutes, until edges are slightly raised and middle appears done. Allow brownies to cool in the pan for 15 minutes at room temperature before transferring to the fridge to chill for 1 hour.
  5. After the brownies have chilled, make the Almond Butter Ganache: In a small microwave-proof bowl, combine almond butter, chocolate chips, and coconut oil. Microwave on half power in 20-second increments, stirring in between until fully melted.
  6. Pour the almond butter chocolate ganache over chilled brownies. Transfer pan back to the freezer and allow the ganache to set – about 10 minutes.
  7. Once the ganache has set, remove brownies from pan and place on cutting board. Use a large sharp knife to cut zucchini brownies into 16 servings, making sure to clean the knife between each cut. Enjoy!
  • mixer in corner with beaters above glass bowl, in glass bowl there are dry ingredients mixing into wet ingedients
  • shredded zucchini and mini chocolate chips in brownie batter in glass bowl
  • zucchini brownie batter in gold square pan
  • baked brownies in square pan on top of black cooling rack

How to Store

Store the zucchini brownies with chocolate ganache in an airtight container on the counter for 2 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days.

For longer storage, you can also place them in a plastic freezer storage bag, seal tight, label, date, and pop in your freezer for up to 1 month. They are just as delicious eaten straight from the freezer, too!

3 brownies on plate

More Healthy Brownie Recipes

  • Seriously Delicious Cassava Flour Brownies
  • Raw Walnut Brownies with Fudge Frosting
  • Healthier Dairy Free Brownies

If you make these Flourless Zucchini Brownies, be sure to leave a comment and review on the blog! I love hearing  from you, and it helps others learn more about the recipe too. Xx Ashley

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Flourless Zucchini Brownies with Chocolate Almond Butter Ganache is a healthy brownie recipe and the best way to use up all that garden zucchini! Super fudgy and moist, you won’t be able to pass these up! Paleo friendly.

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 2/3 cup all natural creamy almond butter (nothing added)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 Tbsp avocado oil, or melted and cooled coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup lightly packed finely shredded zucchini, (water squeezed out first, then measured)
  • 1/3 cup dairy-free chocolate chips

chocolate ganache

  • 2 TBS all natural almond butter
  • 1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
  • 1/2 TBS coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line 8×8 pan with parchment paper (makes for easier removal) and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl using electric mixer, combine almond butter, maple syrup, oil and vanilla extract. Add in egg and mix until smooth.
  3. Add unsweetened cocoa (cacao) powder, salt, and baking soda, mixing on low speed or stirring gently with a spatula until combined. Fold in shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
  4. Transfer batter into prepared pan. Bake brownies for 15-20 minutes, until edges are slightly raised and middle appears done. Allow brownies to cool in the pan for 15 minutes at room temperature before transferring to the fridge to chill for 1 hour.
  5. After the brownies have chilled, make the Almond Butter Ganache: In a small microwave-proof bowl, combine almond butter, chocolate chips, and coconut oil. Microwave in 10-second increments, stirring in between until fully melted.
  6. Pour the almond butter chocolate ganache over chilled brownies. Transfer pan back to the freezer and allow the ganache to set – about 10 minutes.
  7. Once the ganache has set, remove brownies from pan and place on cutting board. Use a large sharp knife to cut zucchini brownies into 16 servings, making sure to clean the knife between each cut. Enjoy!

Notes

You can sub in another nut or seed butter of your choice.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/16th
  • Calories: 143
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 82mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 13mg

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About Ashley

"Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy."

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  1. Cassie Autumn Tran says

    8/18/2017 at 2:41 pm

    I’ve tried chocolate zucchini muffins before, and they’re delicious! I ate the entire batch–NO regrets! 😉 Anyhow, I definitely want to make some real vegan brownies! YUMMY!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      8/18/2017 at 10:06 pm

      Lol yes chocolate zucchini muffins are really good too! I bet these could work with a chia seed or flax egg replacement! Let me know if you decide to give them a try 🙂

      Reply
  2. Nikki says

    8/18/2017 at 2:46 pm

    Hands down one of the BEST brownie recipes I’ve ever made!! So easy to make and so delicious!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      8/18/2017 at 10:05 pm

      Wow that is an amazing compliment, Nikki! Thank you so much! I am so glad you loved them as much as I did 🙂 Thank you for your comment!

      Reply
  3. Alana says

    8/24/2017 at 7:51 pm

    So, I just made these tonight and I’ll admit I was skeptical but took the plunge. They were AH-MAZING!! My family loved them!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      8/25/2017 at 1:07 pm

      lol thanks for admitting your skepticism ? I’m glad you and the fan enjoyed!!

      Reply
  4. marti @fitwithheart says

    8/27/2017 at 8:33 pm

    these look soooo good! and that touch of ganashe….yum!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      8/28/2017 at 11:40 am

      Thanks Marti! They’re quickly becoming a reader favorite!

      Reply
  5. Kimberly Weigel says

    9/8/2017 at 9:48 pm

    These were absolutely fantastic! We might like this almond butter ganache better than any other version.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      9/10/2017 at 9:28 am

      So glad you enjoyed them! Thanks so much for your comment, Kimberly. I really appreciate it 🙂

      Reply

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