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Home » Desserts » Double Chocolate Zucchini Brownies (Gluten Free, Vegan).

Double Chocolate Zucchini Brownies (Gluten Free, Vegan).

Aug 9, 2017 · Modified: Jul 7, 2023 by Kelly Roenicke · 3 Comments

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These double chocolate zucchini brownies are a delicious gluten free and vegan dessert, and a great way to use up that garden zucchini! If you’re a fan of super fudgy brownies, this is the recipe for you!

gluten free chocolate zucchini brownies

If you have a garden, there’s always a point in the summer where you suddenly have way too many zucchini. You head out to the garden one day, and there’s a couple that are ready, and then a week later, there’s about fifty zucchini that need to be picked.

At that point, it’s baking time! Time to bake all the zucchini desserts – frosted zucchini cake, zucchini muffins, and double chocolate zucchini brownies.

I love these brownies – the shredded zucchini keeps them super moist, and the combination of cocoa powder and chocolate chips makes these extra rich and chocolatey.

These are sure to become a favorite! Serve them plain, or go ahead and top them with a scoop of your favorite ice cream, like this homemade chocolate chip ice cream.

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double chocolate gluten free zucchini brownies

Ingredient Notes

  • Gluten Free Flour Blend – I used Namaste Perfect Flour Blend in this recipe, and it worked very well. I have not tried these with grain free flours, and I don’t recommend those, as I think they would make the brownies very dense. If you aren’t gluten free, you can use regular flour or whole wheat flour instead – they will still turn out well!
  • Oat Flour – I like using some oat flour in this recipe – I think it really helps the texture. If you can’t have oats, go ahead and use more gluten free flour blend instead. And if you are gluten free, be sure that your oat flour is made with certified gluten free oats.
  • Cocoa Powder – I use Hershey’s Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, but you can use any brand that works for your dietary needs.
  • Dairy Free Chocolate Chips – Melting chocolate chips and adding them to the batter adds depth and richness to the flavor. We like Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Chips.
  • Zucchini – I like to grate the zucchini by hand so that it blends into the batter more easily. Be sure to squeeze out the excess water so that the batter doesn’t get too wet.

Step by Step Instructions

  1. Put the chocolate chips and vegan buttery spread in a bowl and microwave them until they melt. Stir until smooth.
melted chocolate and vegan buttery spread
  1. Stir in the sugar, shredded zucchini, and vanilla.
zucchini brownie batter
  1. Add the flours, cocoa powder, salt, and water. Stir to combine.
gluten free zucchini brownie batter in bowl
  1. Put the batter into a square pan that has been lined with parchment paper. Use a piece of waxed paper to press the batter down firmly. Top with more dairy free chocolate chips.
zucchini brownies before baking
  1. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 25 minutes.
vegan brownies after baking
  1. Let the brownies cool for at least an hour before slicing into squares.
zucchini brownies on a plate

Tips for Success

  • These double chocolate zucchini brownies work with a variety of gluten free flour blends. However, the texture will vary slightly with different brands. If the batter is too thick, add a bit more water. Different flour blends soak up moisture differently, so if your batter is too thick or dry, just adjust until it looks like brownie batter.
  • Be sure to line the pan with parchment paper so that it’s easy to remove the cooled brownies from the pan.
  • Allow the brownies to cool completely before removing them and slicing them.

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Storage/Freezing

Store leftover brownies in an airtight container. They should stay fresh for about 4 days.

You can freeze these if you like. Layer the brownies in a freezer safe container with waxed paper in between them. They should stay fresh frozen for up to 3 months.

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gluten free vegan chocolate zucchini brownies

Double Chocolate Zucchini Brownies (Gluten Free, Vegan).

Kelly Roenicke
Try these gluten free and vegan double chocolate zucchini brownies – this recipe is a delicious way to use up garden zucchini!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Servings 12
Calories 182 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½  cup dairy free dark chocolate chips
  • 5 Tablespoons vegan buttery spread
  • ½ cup shredded zucchini be sure to squeeze out the excess water
  • 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup organic cane sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup gluten free flour blend
  • ½ cup oat flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup dairy free chocolate chips optional for topping
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8 inch square pan with parchment paper so that it hangs over two sides. 
  • Place the vegan buttery spread and the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 60 seconds. Stir until smooth. 
  • Add the sugar, shredded zucchini, and vanilla extract. Stir well. 
  • Add the gluten free flour blend, cocoa powder, salt, and water. Stir until smooth and combined. 
  • Spread the batter in the prepared pan. Use a piece of waxed paper to press it down firmly. Sprinkle the ¼ cup of dairy free chocolate chips on top. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. 
  • Let the brownies cool for at least one hour before cutting. Enjoy!

Notes

Store leftover brownies in an airtight container. They should stay fresh for about 4 days.
You can freeze these if you like. Layer in a freezer safe container with waxed paper in between the brownies. They should stay fresh frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 95mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 235IUVitamin C: 0.9mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1.1mg
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  1. Ushmana Rai

    August 14, 2017 at 7:58 am

    5 stars
    I cannot believe this palatable looking dish has zucchinis in it.
    Honestly Kelly, I have never tried vegetables in my dessert. I am definitely giving this a try this weekend! I really like how you have added gluten free ingredients!
    Love from Nepal! XX

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  2. RunnerGirl

    August 09, 2017 at 6:52 pm

    These look great! Do you think coconut oil could be substituted for the vegan buttery spread?

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  3. elizabeth bean

    August 09, 2017 at 5:46 pm

    5 stars
    For the zucchini brownies can you use almond flour instead of regular flour? Love your recipes.

    Reply

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