Description
Delicious bars that combine zucchini and chocolate for a nutritious treat perfect for any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix grated zucchini, sugars, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan before removing and cooling completely before cutting.
Notes
Make sure to drain excess moisture from the grated zucchini. You can freeze for up to 3 months if wrapped properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg