Zucchini Brownies will make it easy to get some veggies into your kids! This zucchini brownies recipe is easy to make and the zucchini keeps your brownies moist and airy. At the end, there are some great vocabulary builders to go over with your kids while you chow down! This recipe is from a super cool SAT Vocabulary cookbook that builds vocab in a fun way while you cook.
Why Make Zucchini Brownies
Making zucchini brownies is a smart (and delicious) way to enjoy a healthier dessert without sacrificing flavor. Here are some reasons why people love making them:
- Moist and Fudgy Texture: Zucchini adds natural moisture, making brownies rich and tender without needing as much oil or butter.
- Healthier Option: They often contain less fat and sugar than traditional brownies, especially in recipes that use whole wheat flour, applesauce, or other healthy swaps.
- Sneaky Veggies: It’s a clever way to add a vegetable to your diet—especially helpful for picky eaters or kids who resist greens.
- Low Waste: Great for using up an overabundance of garden zucchini in the summer.
- Learn New Vocab: This recipe features some new vocabulary which can now be learned in a fun way!
Zucchini Brownies Recipe:
Zucchini brownies taste rich, chocolaty, and fudgy—not like zucchini at all. The zucchini melts into the batter as it bakes, adding moisture but no strong flavor. The result is similar to classic brownies, but often with a slightly lighter texture and a super moist bite. If you didn’t know zucchini was in them, you probably would never guess!
Zucchini Brownies Ingredients:
- 1 small zucchini
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 stick of unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 milk chocolate bars (optional)
- nonstick cooking spray
How To Make Zucchini Brownies:
Preheat oven t 350 F.
Grease a 13″ by 9″ cooking pan with non stick cooking spray. Grate the zucchini.
Mix together the wet ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and whisk well to combine.
Mix in the grated zucchini.
Pour half of the brownie batter into the pan.
Place the 3 chocolate bars side by side in the pan on top of the batter but don’t press down.
Add the rest of the batter on top and bake for 27-30 minutes.
Let brownies cool before cutting and serving.
Fun Way To Expand Your Child’s Vocabulary- Try This Cookbook!
This Zucchini Brownies Recipe was shared by Charis Freiman-Mendel from her amazing cookbook- (affiliate link) Cook Your Way Through The S.A.T.
I love the unique idea behind this cookbook! Kids and families can enjoy quality time together cooking the recipes, which are easy to prepare, and then enjoy the dishes, which are tasty and healthy. But here is the kicker- while preparing the meal, kids can also enjoy a short tidbit of information about each recipe (the “fun fact blurb”) which contains 10 vocabulary words that appear on all standardized tests. Great food, great facts, learning and sharing together…. it’s completely win- win for all involved, perfect for mommy-and-me time for kids of all ages. Younger kids will want to focus on the recipes because the reading/vocab is targeted to tweens and up. How cool!
Charis Freiman-Mendel proves that studying for the SAT doesn’t have to be boring—or tasteless! Cook Your Way Through The S.A.T. turns vocabulary drills into a delicious adventure, blending challenging words with creative recipes in a way that’s both fun and unforgettable. With each bite and each bold term, readers sharpen their minds and their culinary skills. Who knew learning could be this flavorful? If you are looking for a fun way to expand your child’s vocabulary, you will love this cookbook!
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