I’ll be honest:
when I first heard about zucchini brownies made with only 3 ingredients, I didn’t believe it.
No flour.
No sugar.
No eggs.
But curiosity won.
I wanted a dessert that felt indulgent without breaking every rule I was trying to follow. Something simple, quick, and not another “healthy recipe that tastes healthy”.
That’s how these 3 Ingredient Zucchini Brownies became one of my most repeated recipes.
Why zucchini works in brownies (better than you expect)
Zucchini might sound strange in dessert, but it does something magical:
- adds moisture without oil
- creates a soft, fudgy texture
- disappears completely in taste
When you squeeze out the excess water, it becomes the perfect base for brownies — especially when you want something vegan, paleo, and keto-friendly.
The decision: keep it simple or give up
Most “healthy brownies” fail because:
- too many ingredients
- complicated substitutions
- disappointing texture
I didn’t want a project.
I wanted a solution.
So I set one rule:
If it needs more than 3 ingredients, I’m not making it.
The 3 Ingredient Zucchini Brownies (why they work)
This recipe works because:
- the zucchini replaces flour and oil
- cocoa gives deep chocolate flavor
- nut butter holds everything together
No tricks.
No fillers.
Just smart simplicity.
When I make these brownies
I make them when:
- I want chocolate without sugar overload
- I need a dessert that fits multiple diets
- I don’t want to bake for an hour
- I want something I can slice and control
Honest results
✔ Soft and fudgy
✔ Naturally sweet without added sugar
✔ No bloating
✔ No guilt
❌ Not a classic bakery brownie
❌ Not overly sweet
But it’s exactly what it promises:
a realistic, repeatable dessert.
Who this recipe is for
✅ Perfect if you:
- follow a vegan, paleo, or keto lifestyle
- want ultra-simple desserts
- like moist, chocolatey textures
❌ Not ideal if you:
- want very sweet brownies
- expect a traditional cake-like texture
3 Ingredient Zucchini Brownies (Vegan, Paleo & Keto Friendly)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 9 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake or Baked
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Moist, fudgy zucchini brownies made with just 3 ingredients. Naturally vegan, paleo, and keto-friendly.
Ingredients
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1½ cups grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ cup sugar-free nut butter (almond or peanut)
Instructions
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Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
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Mix zucchini with cocoa powder until combined.
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Add nut butter and mix into a thick batter.
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Press into a lined pan.
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Chill 1 hour or bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes.
Notes
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Chill for a fudgier texture.
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For keto, use almond butter only
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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Final thought
Sometimes the best healthy dessert
isn’t the one with the best macros —
but the one you’ll actually make again.
These 3 Ingredient Zucchini Brownies do exactly that.
Are these zucchini brownies really keto-friendly?
Yes, when made with sugar-free nut butter and unsweetened cocoa.
Do the brownies taste like zucchini?
No, the zucchini completely disappears once mixed and baked or chilled.
Can I make them without baking?
Yes, chilling gives a fudgier texture.
