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    Home » Recipes » Dessert » Double chocolate Zucchini & beets Fudgy brownie

    Published: May 23, 2019 · Modified: Oct 1, 2021 by Maureen Celestine with 25 Comments

    Double chocolate Zucchini & beets Fudgy brownie

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    Don’t knock this double chocolate zucchini brownies off until you taste them; it has a nuance of flavors swirled all over it. Allow it to sit in the refrigerator overnight for an explosive blend of flavors.

     

    Fudgy brownies are one of my favorite snack-time addictions. Yea, it’s one of those treats I enjoy by myself without any distraction. Brownies have helped me through a couple of breakups and losses, and I have my waistline to show for that.

     

     

    Double chocolate Zucchini & beets Fudgy brownie squares

     

     

    I decided to add some vegetables to mask the guilt of eating more than five brownie squares in one stretch. Hey! We agreed last year this is a judgment-free zone. So, instead of hiding and shoving my face with a ton of calories, it’s not like anyone is counting- am I right?

     

    This is the part where you interrupt me with the “oh girl; I do the same; you are not alone.”

     

    A little back story, I made these fudgy zucchini brownies for my sister and her colleagues in the U.S Army sometime in August of 2018 while they were deployed in Poland. The feedback I got from them was very welcoming. They couldn’t believe the brownies had Zucchini and spinach in them. Fast forward a few months later, I decided to make it for my boys, but I couldn’t figure out where I tossed the notes I Jotted down, including the recipe. I was terrified as I intended to blog about it.

     

    So, What Changed?

     

    I went back to the drawing board and started experimenting. There were several failed attempts because not all veggies work well with a brownie. So, I decided to ditch the spinach; hence the Zucchini and spinach retain a lot of water; they left the brownies a little cakey; that wasn’t my aim. However, the beets added moisture to the batter and a little sweetness. So, after a couple of tries, I decided to settle with two vegetables. Drum roll, please!... Zucchini and beets were my winners!

     

    This double chocolate Zucchini and beets brownies are fudgy, dark, and highly satisfying. They are also refined sugar-free! It’s easy to put together, and it’s sure to disappear as soon as they are baked. Yes, I did tell you it was healthy-ish.

     

     

     

    How to make Double Chocolate zucchini fudgy brownies

     

    To make this delicious fudgy melt in your melt brownies, you’ll need;

     

    • Butter, room temperature
    • Dark chocolate bars, chopped
    • instant espresso
    • Hot water
    • Swerve Sweetener (Any granulated sweetener is fine)
    • Eggs
    • All-purpose flour
    • Dark cocoa powder (I used Hershey’s special dark)
    • Salt
    • Zucchini, grated
    • Beetroot, cooked and grated (See a step by step on how to cook beetroot here)
    • Walnuts (optional)
    • semi-sweet chocolate (optional)

     

    ingredients for chocolate zucchini brownies

     

    Method

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper. Generously spray foil with cooking spray. Set aside.
    • Add the instant espresso in hot water, and set aside.
    • Place the chocolate into a heat-resistant bowl with butter over an inch of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. As the chocolate begins to melt, start to stir in a circular motion until completely melted. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
    • Transfer the melted chocolate into the bowl of an electric mixer. Gently add the sugar and mix on medium speed for 3 minutes until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mix thoroughly for about 4 minutes until airy, add the espresso mixture, and beat for another minute. Remove from the stand.
    • In a different bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
    • Fold in the dry ingredients with the chocolate batter until well incorporated. Fold in the Zucchini, beets, walnut, and chopped chocolate.
    • Spread the batter in the baking pan (I used an 8 x 8-inch non-stick square pan) and place it in the oven. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out slightly sticky, approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 2 hours or overnight. Remove from pan and cut into squares.

     

     

    A pan of healthy chocolate zucchini brownies

    Good to know:

    • Ease your mind if you are worried about tasting the vegetables. The chocolate and cocoa powder will mask off the taste.

     

    • Make sure the bowl sits snug in the saucepan and the water doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl. Also, make sure the water isn’t boiling because the steam will rise above the pan, causing water droplets to fall in the pan, making the chocolate harden.

     

     

     

    Double chocolate Zucchini & beets Fudgy brownie

     

     

    Are you looking for easy, delicious desserts to wow your guests at your next gathering?

    Try these collections of Chocolate treats below:↓

     

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    Don’t forget to pin this healthy zucchini brownies recipe for later. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@worldlytreat), where we share a lot of behind the scene preps.

     

    Go ahead and give this recipe a try. Are you a fan of fudgy brownies or cakey brownies? Could you share with us in the comments below?

     

    Peace & Love

    Maureen

     

     

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    Double chocolate Zucchini & beets Fudgy brownie

    Double chocolate Zucchini & beets Fudgy brownie

    Maureen Celestine
    This beets brownies are fudgy, dark, and extremely satisfying. They are also refined sugar-free! Yes, I did tell you it was healthy-ish. It’s easy to put together and it’s sure to disappear as soon as they are baked.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9
    Calories 386 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup Butter (1 Stick), room temperature

    • 7 oz Dark chocolate bars, chopped
    • 2 Teaspoons Instant espresso
    • 1 tablespoon Hot water
    • 1 cup Swerve Sweetener (Any other granulated sweetener is fine)
    • 3 large Eggs
    • ⅔ cups all purpose flour
    • 4 tablespoons Dark cocoa powder (I used Hershey’s special dark)
    • Pinch of Salt
    • 1 cup Zucchini, grated and squeezed to remove excess water
    • ⅓ cup Beetroot, cooked and grated
    • ½ cup walnuts (optional)
    • ½ Cup semi-sweet chocolate chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper. Generously spray foil with cooking spray. Set aside.
    • Add the instant espresso in hot water, and set aside.
    • Place the chocolate into a heat resistant bowl with butter over an inch of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. As the chocolate begins to melt, start to stir in a circular motion until completely melted. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
    • Transfer the melted chocolate into the bowl of an electric mixer. Gently add the sugar and mix on medium speed for 3 minutes until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, and mix thoroughly for about 4 minutes until airy, add the espresso mixture and beat for another minute. Remove from stand.  
    • In a different bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
    • Fold in the dry ingredients with the chocolate batter until well incorporated. Fold in the zucchini, beets, walnut, and chopped chocolate.
    • Spread the batter in the baking pan and place in the oven. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out slightly sticky approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 2 hours or overnight. Remove from pan and cut into squares.

    Notes

    Cook’s Tips:

    • Ease your mind if you are worried about tasting the vegetables. The chocolate and cocoa powder will mask off the taste.
     
    • Make sure the bowl sits snug in the saucepan and the water doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl. Also, make sure the water isn’t boiling because the steam will rise above the pan, causing water droplets to fall in the pan, which could make the chocolate hard.
     
    Keyword Brownie, fudgy Brownie, healthy brownie, vegetable brownie, Zuchinni Brownie

     

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    Comments

    1. Taryn says

      May 24, 2019 at 4:46 am

      OMG! These looks so decadent. I might have to make these today!

      Reply
    2. Lydia Smith says

      May 24, 2019 at 5:57 pm

      This looks delicious and it will make a great snacks. Can't wait to make mine and snack on it all day.

      Reply
    3. Adriana says

      May 24, 2019 at 6:56 pm

      Beets and zucchini?! In these brownies?! No Way! They look way to good!

      Reply
    4. Ching says

      May 24, 2019 at 7:42 pm

      I literally was thinking. .I wonder if you can taste the zucchini haha.Thank you for the good to know section. This looks good! !

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        June 11, 2019 at 7:04 am

        Hey, Ching! Add mind reader to my resume 🙂 Thanks for stopping by hun.

        Reply
    5. Bibimbea says

      May 24, 2019 at 7:42 pm

      Interesting recipe! I didn't know you could make brownies out of zuchinni and beets. My mom would be interested in this recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        June 11, 2019 at 7:01 am

        🙂 we learn every day. I hope she enjoys it.

        Reply
    6. Bree says

      May 25, 2019 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious! I love making yummy sweets and cant wait to make these, thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        June 11, 2019 at 7:00 am

        It's my pleasure, Bree. Enjoy!

        Reply
    7. Alexandra Cook says

      May 25, 2019 at 9:36 pm

      This looks nice and simple to put together but so delicious! Perfect for a weekend treat!

      Reply
    8. Mudpie Fridays says

      May 25, 2019 at 9:36 pm

      I love brownies. The pictures alone sealed the deal for me. This looks and sounds incredibly tasty.

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        June 11, 2019 at 6:59 am

        Aww...Thanks, Mudpie, that made me happy.

        Reply
    9. Helen Neale says

      May 25, 2019 at 9:37 pm

      I love brownies too!!! But I just find it too tedious to make, although I haven’t really attempted at making one, haha.

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        June 11, 2019 at 6:58 am

        It's pretty simple, Helen. You'd be surprised.

        Reply
    10. Pon says

      May 25, 2019 at 11:43 pm

      Looks delicious, will give it a try. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    11. Kalyan Panja says

      May 26, 2019 at 4:51 am

      Loved reading your exotic brownie recipe. You have captured the essence beautifully. I would love to prepare this one soon.

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        June 11, 2019 at 7:03 am

        Thanks a bunch, Kalyan. Let me know how you like it 🙂

        Reply
    12. Owen G. says

      May 26, 2019 at 8:37 am

      5 stars
      Oh my, this looks so soft and fudgy.. I'm sure it taste great.. 😊 Can't wait to try this.

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        June 11, 2019 at 6:57 am

        Thanks, Owen. I hope you give it a try. 🙂

        Reply
    13. Sarah says

      May 26, 2019 at 9:10 am

      So I'm definitely not someone who wants to try veggies in my dessert - but this looks so good that I may need to try it! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        June 11, 2019 at 6:56 am

        Trust me, Sarah, you won't regret it. I've got fantastic reviews from strangers who gave this a try, and they couldn't believe how easy it was to incorporate veggies into a classic without it ruining the taste or texture.

        Reply
    14. Sharon Rolland says

      May 27, 2019 at 1:46 am

      OMG those look so delicious. I love it when treats can be healthy and without a load of sugar. We don't need to eat unhealthy to enjoy cake 🙂

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        June 11, 2019 at 6:53 am

        You know that's right, Sharon. I've been doing a great job cutting down on sugar since the beginning of this year, it's such a good feeling.

        Reply
    15. April-Perez.com says

      May 27, 2019 at 6:22 pm

      OKay, YUMMM! I must try this out this weekend!!

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        June 11, 2019 at 6:51 am

        I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply

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