I made these brownies again recently. This time it was for a friends birthday party. She is a hardcore chocoholic and loves brownies and other sweet treats. And guess what, her and all the other guests had no idea that they contained olive oil or courgettes. This gooey, chocolatey, recipe is egg free and can be made in advance if required. The best thing is the brownies are super easy and quick to make. They are a great way to make brownies a little healthier and make a fabulous sweet treat for a range of occasions.
Brownies with Courgette / Zucchini
Ingredients
230g finely grated courgette
45ml light olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
190 caster sugar
120g plain flour
30 cocoa powder
1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1/2 salt
60g milk chocolate chips (dairy free if you prefer)
Method
Preheat a fan oven to 180 degrees.
Line an 8 inch tin with greaseproof paper and then grease with light olive oil or butter if you prefer.
Clean the courgette, trim the ends and grate.
In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, bicarbonate of soda, salt and cocoa powder and combine well.
Lift handfuls of the shredded courgette over the mixing bowl with all of the dry ingredients and squeeze it well so the juices drip into the dry ingredients. Repeat with all of the courgette.
Add the olive oil, vanilla bean paste and the chocolate chips and then mix all of the ingredients. Press as you stir to release more liquid if needed. This will form a thick batter.
The batter should look shiny, and it should be thick. No one wants a runny batter!
Add the batter to the tin and place in the oven for approximately 24-26 minutes at 180 degrees.
Additional chocolate chips can be added at this stage if wanted. These melt on top of the hot brownies.
Chefs Tips
This great brownie recipe can be made a day or 2 in advance making them a great time saver.
These are amazing served with vanilla ice cream.
I like to make mine in a square tin as it makes it easier to cut small portions, knowing full well everyone will be coming back for seconds and possibly thirds too!!
The brownies will last between 3 and 5 days when stored at room temperature in an airtight container or up to a week in the fridge.
The brownies can also last up to 2 months in the freezer.
The courgette does not have to be peeled before use. I grate mine with the skin on. It cuts the prep time and the sin contains fibre, vitamins C and B6, and antioxidants making it a great addition that no one will suspect has been added.
Milk chocolate chips can be switched with dark or white. Alternatively use a combination of all three chocolate types.
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I hope that you enjoyed reading my latest recipe, courgette brownies. These are simple to make and a great recipe to make with the kids over the weekend or afterschool time permitting. It’s a great way to add veg into children’s diets and for them to understand that these can be used in a wide range of recipes, not just for savoury food. Alternatively, make these when the kids are at school for a healthier treat option when they come back from school in they’re super fussy. They’ll never know you’ve included courgette.
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Mmmm, mmmm, good. Slide me a slice with some milk especially since they are egg free. They look so delicious and fluffy.
They are, omg these are amazing!!
oh I do love a gooey brownie. I hate when they’re rock hard. These look delicious!
These are so soft and moist. They have to be some of my favourites of the veggie brownies
I love to bake, and brownies are a family favorite dessert. Now that it is cooler, I tend to bake more.
Brownies are yummy and so easy to whip up. Enjoy x
This recipe is genius! Hiding zucchini in brownies is a clever way to get kids to eat veggies. The step-by-step instructions are clear, and the tips are super helpful. Definitely trying this over the weekend!
I hope you enjoy them Ali. Everyone that has tried this recipe so far has loved it x
This is definitely a spin on a recipe that I haven’t heard of. I have done sweet potatoes, and black beans in brownies. Anyway to hide the good stuff.
I’ve done sweet potatoes brownies before which are also wonderful. I’ll need to check if I’ve shared the recipe and if not get that up too. I’ve been wanting to make the black bean ones but haven’t gotten that far yet. They are awesome to hide healthy ingredients with no one knowing!
Oh my gosh, I love brownies so much! These look amazing. I admit, I had never heard of courgette before this. I need to try these!
They are such lovely brownies. You’d never realise the brownies contain veg!!!
Hmmm, yummy! Brownies have always been a favorite of mine and my family. Besides being easy to make, they’re also incredibly delicious. Thank you for sharing the recipe for Brownies with Courgette. I’ll try to make it soon.
I hope you enjoy them xxx
I absolutely love this idea! Using courgette in brownies is such a clever way to add moisture and a subtle nutritional boost without compromising on taste. I can’t wait to try this recipe—thanks for sharing
You are going to love it. Enjoy x
I love how this brownie recipe includes zucchini to make them healthier. I wonder if there is a way to replace the sugar?
Sugars can be changed or you could experiment using dates.
These brownies look so fudgy and chewy ooey! I like that the recipe is egg-free and intrigued that is uses olive oil / courgettes.
They add a lot of moisture to the recipe. It’s really good. I’m making another two batches for tomorrow !!!
These sound amazing! I love the idea of sneaking in veggies without anyone noticing, especially when the end result is gooey and chocolatey.
OMG, it works incredibly well. They are amazing!!!!
These vegetable brownies look wonderful! So moist and rich. I’ll have to give your recipe a try!
I hope you like them x
These look delicious! It looks so moist, and I love the idea of serving this with vanilla ice cream. Will try your recipe. Thank you for sharing.
They’re so good. I just bought more courgettes to make them again!!!!!
What a brillent idea. My family loves brownies and they are so easy to make.
They are such a great option for the whole family.