Description
These Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars are a delightful treat, combining the rich flavors of chocolate with healthy zucchini. Perfect for a sweet snack or dessert, they are easy to prepare and packed with deliciousness. Enjoy a homemade indulgence that’s sure to please everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups zucchini, shredded
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 (11 oz) bag chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9 x 13 pan with non-stick spray.
- Grate enough zucchini to yield 2 cups, approximately 2 zucchinis.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add cinnamon, flour, salt, and baking powder, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips gently.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set.
- After removing from the oven, press additional chocolate chips into the top of the bars.
Notes
For an extra rich flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
These bars can be frozen for up to 3 months, cut into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg