Zucchini is a delicious fruit that many people overlook, including myself. So, when I came across a few recipes that included it, I had to give it a shot.
But, I’ve been known to add my own twist, and this recipe is no different. So, I came up with a healthy chocolate zucchini brownie recipe.
I have a sweet tooth and so does my entire family. But, I don’t want to sacrifice our overall health for a yummy dessert. So, I like to swap out some of the ingredients to for healthier options.
This was my first time making zucchini bread and wasn’t quite sure about the consistency. I wanted it to be less cake or bread like and more like a brownie because we love having brownie sundaes.
Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Brownie Recipe Click To Tweet
Here’s what you’ll need:
2-3 zucchinis (3 cups grated)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup dairy-free yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup chocolate chips
1/3 cup of cocoa powder
2 cups brown rice flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar or raw cane sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
cooking spray
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350F. Spray baking pan (9 x 13 inches) and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Add in olive oil and yogurt and mix well.
- Stir in cocoa and mix.
- Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl and sift into the egg and vanilla wet mixture. Stir until smooth, but don’t overdo it.
- Add in grated zucchini, 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips, and stir just until it is coated with the batter.
- Put ¼ cup of chocolate chips aside. Sprinkle a little flour over the rest of it and fold in the batter.
- Share the batter into pan. Top each with the chocolate chips and bake for about 45 minutes. Be sure to test the middle with a toothpick or knife. If it comes out clean, you’re good to go.
- Let it cool completely before slicing and serving.
Please note: Most zucchini bread recipes call for grated zucchini, but I wanted to try something a little different. I decided to put it in the in the food processor instead because I knew my 2-year-old would probably take one look at the green pieces in the brownie and run for the hills.
I included shredded zucchini in the recipe instructions because I think it would actually come out tasting better if shredded. But, I think either way would be fine.
Have you ever made zucchini bread or zucchini brownie before? What’s your favorite dessert?
