Name: 5 Ingredient Zucchini Brownies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box (18.3 oz) Fudge Brownie Mix 9whatever brand you prefer) with the recipe from the box ingredients for Cake-like Brownies; Note: if the boxed brownie mix doesn't have a recipe for cakelike brownies use 1/4 water, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, and 2 eggs to an 18.3-ounce box of brownie mix; 1 cup shredded zucchini (I put mine in a food processor); Options: refer to the mix-ins under notes; Garnish with homemade or canned frosting, just a dusting of powdered sugar, or refer to the notes for other suggestions

This brownie recipe is made every time I make stuffed zucchini for dinner and use up those leftover insides that I scooped out.

Zucchini brownies are so quick and easy because they start with a brownie mix foolproof every time.

These brownies stay moist with a delicious fudgy cake-like texture.

A chocolate dessert square so adaptable using some additional mix-ins will make a gourmet different-tasting brownie with every new batch you make.

All you need is water, zucchini, eggs a brownie mix, and oil. What can be easier than that? Perfect for bakers who aren't very fond of baking!

Just check out the alternative suggestions to make a gourmet-style brownie we suggest below and we used homemade frosting from our Half Moon Cookie Recipe.

This is one recipe that will certainly fool everyone these yummy brownies weren't 100% made from scratch and came from a doctored brownie mix.

If you love brownies like we do try our Oreo Stuffed Brownies or our Peanut Butter Ritz Cracker Stuffed Brownies both are simple to make and two others to add to your list of must-makes.

Frosted or plain these are an easy fix to any craving just scroll down to the recipe card if you would like to avoid the ads, hit print!.

brownies made with a brownie mix frosted and zucchini is in the batter

Doctored Brownie Mix Easiest Recipe Ever!

use any fudge-style brownie mix you prefer
refer to the package for the cake-style recipe
grease a 9 x 9 pan
mix the ingredients in a bowl
fold in the grated zucchini
add any mix-ins
add to the prepared pan
bake for 25 minutes
cool completely, frost with canned or homemade icing or leave plain
scroll down to the printable recipe card for all the gourmet-style brownie ideas and tips

Shopping List Brownies

brownie mix (18.3-ounce size box)
water
eggs
oil
zucchini grated
optional: canned frosting or homemade for a garnish if icing on top

Tips

always preheat the oven
use disposable pans for no cleanup
do not over bake
grease the pan heavily for easy removal
no need for an electric mixer just mix with a spatula and fold in the zucchini
for easy cleanup line the pan with parchment paper
for nut allergies use toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
for super thin brownies use a 13 x 9 sheet pan
for thick brownies use a 9 x 9 (that's what I use)
use the toothpick method
cool completely before cutting brownies and use a plastic knife dipped in cooking oil spray (this will make cleaner cuts)
frost with homemade or canned icing

Mix-ins and Frosting Suggestions for Brownies

Top the Frosted Brownies with one of these:
crushed candy canes for a holiday or Easter mini egg candy
candy-coated colorful pieces
diced candy bars of choice IE: peanut butter cups
The below can be added before baking or on top of frosted brownies:
chocolate chips or another flavor ( add 1 cup)
dried fruits ( 2/3 of a cup)
crushed favorite cookies (around 1 cup chopped) any brand you prefer
toasted coconut ( 1 cup)
chopped toasted nuts: pistachios, macadamia nuts, walnuts, or pecans( 1/2 cup)
Topping and Serving Suggestions for Zucchini Brownies:
hot fudge or another ice cream topping, dusted with powdered sugar, any ice cream, topped with whipped cream, marshmallow cream, and mini chips, drizzle with Nutella, and add extracts to a canned fluffy frosting flavor with coffee, maple raspberry, mint, orange, or lemon extract
Just Before the Brownies are completed baking try these alternative gourmet-style brownies:
s'more brownies: chocolate chips, marshmallows, and crushed graham crackers on top, just add them 5 minutes before baking is completed just so they set not cook
almond joy brownies: add toasted almonds and toasted coconut on top 5 minutes before baking is completed with milk or dark chocolate chips
turtle brownies: when the brownies are completed cooking and still warm, melt some caramels in the microwave, drizzle on the warm brownies. Add toasted chopped pecans and chocolate chips to the warm caramel and just press them in lightly

More Recipes to Try

Rocky Road Brownies

Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies

Best German Chocolate Coconut Brownies

Half Moon Cookies with Frosting recipe

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Adapt Away

You can use any brownie mix I use the least expensive one on sale.

One combination we also love is milk chocolate chips and coconut mixed in with the batter.

Just get creative with flavors you prefer with chocolate for extracts and frosting ideas the skies are the limit when it comes to additions to the batter.

Doctored brownie mix zucchini bars are a wonderful alternative for a quick dessert and taste like it was made from scratch,