Description
Fudgy almond flour zucchini brownies that are moist, chocolatey, and secretly healthy—perfect for guilt-free indulgence or gluten-free dessert cravings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup white sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-Ins
- 2 cups packed finely shredded zucchini (do not squeeze out moisture)
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it’s ready once your batter is mixed. Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, brown sugar, and white sugar until well combined and no lumps remain.
- Add Wet Ingredients – Pour in the melted coconut oil and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture looks crumbly and evenly coated.
- Incorporate Zucchini – Fold in the finely shredded zucchini (don’t squeeze out the moisture!). Mix until you have a thick, moist batter—the zucchini will add moisture and bind everything together.
- Add Chocolate Chips – Gently stir in the dairy-free chocolate chips, making sure they’re distributed evenly throughout the batter.
- Spread Batter in Pan – Transfer the batter to your prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
- Bake – Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes. The brownies should look set in the center and a toothpick inserted should come out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Cool and Slice – Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares for best texture and fudginess.
Notes
- Do not squeeze the zucchini; its moisture is crucial for the fudgy texture.
- For neater slices, chill brownies before cutting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- You can use regular chocolate chips if not dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg