These easy gluten free zucchini brownies use chocolate chips and make the best brownies! Adding zucchini makes this recipe a healthier alternative. It's a simple way to add some vegetables to your sweets.
I have lots of zucchini in the garden and I'm always looking for ways to use it. I'm sneaking it into anything I can at this point. The zucchini makes these brownies extra moist and delicious.
If you peel the green skin from the zucchini no one will even notice it's in the brownies. This is perfect for picky eaters and getting extra vegetables into your diet.
What do zucchini brownies taste like?
They taste just like regular brownies. I think the zucchini actually makes them a bit more moist and tender. The zucchini doesn't alter the flavor of the brownies. If you peel the green skin from the zucchini no one will even notice these brownies have zucchini in them!
Can zucchini brownies be frozen?
Yes! I like to bake the brownies, then when they have cooled I cut them into squares. I store individual squares of the brownies in the freezer for a quick treat or lunch snack later.
In a freezer safe container or bag they should last for up to one month in your freezer. I microwave them so they are warm to have with ice cream. It also works to let them thaw naturally in your lunch.
How do I store zucchini brownies?
I let the brownies cool and then cut them into squares. I then either cover the baking dish or store the brownies individually in baggies. The brownies can be left out for a couple of days and then will either need to go in the refrigerator or be frozen.
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Easy Gluten Free Zucchini Brownies
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These easy gluten free zucchini brownies use chocolate chips and make the best brownies! Adding zucchini makes this recipe a healthier alternative. It's a simple way to add some vegetables to your sweets.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
½ cup Granulated Sugar
¼ cup Brown Sugar
2 large Eggs, beaten
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 cup Zucchini, grated and drained
1 cup Gluten Free Flour
½ tsp. Sea Salt
Coarse Sea Salt for Serving
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 inch baking dish with butter or coconut oil. Set aside.
In a small saucepan on low heat melt the butter and chocolate chips. Stirring occasionally until the lumps are gone. Remove from heat.
Stir in the sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla and zucchini.
In a bowl whisk together the flour and sea salt. Combine the wet and dry ingredients blending just until they are mixed together.
Pour batter into a greased 8 inch baking dish.
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the brownies cool completely before cutting into squares.
Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and serve with vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten Free
Keywords: gluten free, brownies, zucchini, chocolate, chocolate chip, cake, bars, dessert
Carol says
Good morning, The directions for these brownies instruct you to "whisk together flour, baking powder and sea salt". However, the ingredient list does not mention baking powder. Also the picture shows additional chocolate chips sprinkled on top of the brownies before they are baked. This extra step is not included either. Please review. Thank you.
smallfarmbiglife says
Hi Carol! Thanks for reaching out. You are correct, I had baking powder in the initial recipe and removed it after testing. I have updated the instructions. I added the sprinkled chocolate chips on top of the brownies after they were baked for the photograph to show that the recipe includes chocolate chips. Those are just there for the photo. ~Elaine