Paleo Zucchini Brownies with Dark Chocolate Chips - Dr. Axe

Paleo Zucchini Brownies with Dark Chocolate Chips

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Zucchini brownies - Dr. Axe

Sneaking vegetables into desserts — it’s really not just a good idea for children. Regardless of age, we can all benefit from finding ways to get more health-boosting veggies into our diets on a daily basis. These chocolate zucchini brownies make that wise goal a truly enjoyable experience.

You may notice this recipe doesn’t contain any flour. That’s right — these are flourless, low-carb brownies.

In addition, this low-carb brownie recipe can also create Paleo brownies as long as you use Paleo-friendly chocolate chips and unprocessed maple syrup.

These zucchini brownies are the perfect healthy yet satisfying treat, and if you’re baking for people who aren’t normally vegetable fans, get ready to wow them with how you hide this nutritious squash so well.

Key Ingredients

This is one of the most delicious zucchini dessert recipes you’ll ever have, and that’s a good thing.

Why should you want to get more zucchini in your diet? Well, there are actually a lot of reasons.

First off, zucchini nutrition is impressive, especially when it comes to the heart-healthy mineral potassium. One cup of cooked zucchini provides just under 15 percent of most daily potassium needs.

In addition to potassium, this squash is also high in vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, folate and vitamin K.

Thanks to its low score on the glycemic index, zucchini is a very popular vegetable among individuals who are watching their weight or have blood sugar concerns. If you’re looking through Paleo-friendly recipes, don’t be surprised to see zucchini popping up here and there.

Zucchini brownies recipe - Dr. Axe

Followers of the the Paleo diet also love this green squash because its loaded with vitamin B6, which helps the body break down and use dietary protein. In fact, the more protein you consume, the more B6 you should be consuming as well.

Zucchini is also very easily digested since it is largely made up of water. Plus, it contains dietary fiber that can help bring natural constipation relief or prevent it in the first place.

This low-carb brownie recipe contains a lot of different vital nutrients thanks to whole-food ingredients like zucchini, banana, egg and cacao powder. These brownies may not be zero-carb or no-carb brownies, but they certainly have less carbs and sugar than your typical brownies containing processed flour and sugar.

Zucchini brownies ingredients - Dr. Axe

How to Make Zucchini Brownies

This Paleo zucchini brownies recipe is so easy to make. Before you get started, just make sure you have your oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

You’ll also need to line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper. (Look for the unbleached kind so there’s no chlorine.)

Zucchini brownies step 1 - Dr. Axe

Shred the whole zucchini into a bowl.

Take the shredded zucchini in your hands and squeeze. You’ll likely get a bit of liquid that needs to be drained off before moving on to the next step.

Now it’s time to start adding all of the ingredients — minus the zucchini and chocolate chips — to a high-speed blender or food processor. The almond butter and cacao powder can go first.

Zucchini brownies step 4 - Dr. Axe

Next, add the maple syrup.

Now, the egg can go in.

Zucchini brownies step 6 - Dr. Axe

Last but not least, one ripe banana goes into the blender (or food processor). Mix up everything until well-combined.

Transfer the batter to a medium-sized bowl.

Stir in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.

Zucchini brownies step 9 - Dr. Axe

Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Allow zucchini brownies to cool for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Zucchini brownies recipe - Dr. Axe

This Paleo chocolate zucchini brownies recipe typically makes 12 servings. Enjoy!

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Zucchini brownies - Dr. Axe

Paleo Zucchini Brownies with Dark Chocolate Chips


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  • Author: Dr. Josh Axe
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These zucchini brownies are a healthy, satisfying treat. If you’re baking for people who aren’t normally veggie fans, get ready to wow them.


Ingredients

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  • ½ cup almond butter
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 medium zucchini, shredded and squeezed of excess liquid**
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 F.
  2. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  3. Add all the ingredients except for the zucchini and chocolate chips to a high-speed blender or food processor, mixing until well-combined.
  4. Transfer batter to a medium bowl and stir in the zucchini and chocolate chips.
  5. Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan.
  6. Bake for 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 35 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Blender/Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 61g
  • Calories: 61
  • Sugar: 6.8g
  • Sodium: 65mg
  • Fat: 2.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10.1g
  • Fiber: 1.1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 27mg

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9 Comments

  1. Kimberly on

    Made these tonight. I used raw peanut butter I ground instead, since I didn’t have almond butter and honey rather than maple syrup. I used home made chocolate chunks. We are on the GAPS diet, that’s why. Very yummy! I will continue to make! Thanks for the recipe! My husband has been wanting me to make dessert but we’re so limited. And honey can be so sweet. Thanks again! :)

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  2. Justin on

    First of all, really appreciate all these recipes, a lot of fantastic stuff here !
    You mentioned in a video that heating or baking with Raw Honey destroys its nutrients/benefits. However, you mention it as an option in this recipe.
    So I am curious as to why ?
    I would rather use it over Maple Syrup, as i’m not the biggest fan. I would use it, however, if this does infact deplete the Honey’s properties.
    Thanks.

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  3. Laurene on

    Thank you for the great recipes. I’m currently on a very restricted diet for liver desease, eg: no sugar, no white carbs gluten free or otherwise. I can have very minimal raw honey or maple syrup, but I mostly stay away from it. Thanks for the help. Laurene.

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