Description
These Low Calorie Zucchini Brownies are fudgy, moist, and made with hidden veggies for a healthy twist on your favorite chocolate treat. Packed with fiber and flavor, these brownies are perfect for anyone watching their calories without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini (moisture squeezed out)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour or oat flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 egg or flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp water)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Grate and drain zucchini: Use a towel to squeeze out excess moisture from 1 cup of grated zucchini.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, combine zucchini, applesauce, honey or syrup, egg (or flax egg), and vanilla.
- Combine: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. If the batter is too thick, add 1–2 tbsp almond milk or water.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in chocolate chips or walnuts if using.
- Bake: Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and slice: Let cool completely before cutting into squares for best texture.
Notes
These brownies stay moist thanks to the zucchini—no oil needed! To keep them ultra low-calorie, skip the chocolate chips and nuts. Great for make-ahead meal prep and sneaking in extra veggies for kids.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg