Zucchini Fudgy Brownies

These Fudgy Zucchini Brownies are deliciously moist with a rich chocolate taste loaded with shredded zucchini and made healthier with zero butter or refined sugar! One of our family's favorite summer desserts!

Baking with zucchini might be one of the favorite things ever. Not only does it make baked goods SO moist, but zucchini also adds a nice boost of nutrition! We have so much excess zucchini this time of year so Cooks have been on a baking kick making these chocolate chip zucchini muffins and zucchini bread, but these brownies might be the new favorite. A cook honestly tested this recipe over

To Store: You can keep these brownies stored in a sealed, airtight container or wrapped in aluminum foil or plastic wrap at room temp on the counter for up to 3 days, but make sure to refrigerate after that to keep them longer. These brownies will last up to a week in the fridge in a sealed container.

What goes in

• 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini, don’t squeeze the water out
• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and cooled
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

How it comes together

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Using a box grater, shred one medium zucchini (you will need 1 1/2 cups). Do not squeeze out the water as we want all that moisture for our brownies! Hold nearby.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then hold nearby. Use a wide bowl, whisk together the eggs and honey really good for about a minute (this helps us not have flat brownies) then mix in the coconut oil and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the dry ingredients in with the wet ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined. Batter will seem thick, but that is okay because the zucchini will add the needed moisture. Mix in the shredded zucchini and fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Pour brownie batter into a 9×9 baking dish lined with parchment paper or sprayed generously with nonstick spray.
6. Bake the brownies in the oven for 30 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the brownies cool completely before cutting. Enjoy!