Posted on: November 6, 2025
These healthy zucchini brownies are not only delicious but are packed with nutrients and are gluten free, paleo, packed with superfoods, anti-inflammatory, deliciously fudgy, and the perfect way to bake with zucchini.
Feeling like decadent chocolate brownies without the guilt and stomach-ache after? Try these!
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 brownies
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup paleo (grain-free) baking flour - I used https://www.bobsredmill.com/paleo-baking-flour.html (can also use any alternative gluten-free flour (almond, coconut, oat)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet dark chocolate chips (dairy-free)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup of unsweetened apple sauce (can substitute for 1 mashed banana or 1/4 cup coconut yogurt)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 degreesF
- In a big bowl, mix dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, salt and baking soda)
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients (eggs, vanilla extract, apple sauce)
- Slowly add wet bowl ingredients into dry bowl and mix (without over-mixing), add zucchini and 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips after
- Scoop mixture with a scapula or big spoon into a lightly greased (coconut oil good) 8 x 8 pan, and add remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips on top
- Bake on 350degreesF for 35 minutes
- Cool for 20 minutes, chop into brownies and enjoy! Keep in fridge for storage.
Enjoy these guilt-free, delicious brownies :)