Description
Enjoy these Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars, a delightful blend of shredded zucchini and chocolate chips yielding a moist and flavorful snack perfect for any time of day.
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 Fahrenheit and prepare a 9 x 13 pan with non-stick spray.
- Grate enough zucchini to measure 2 cups, which is approximately 2 zucchinis.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until mixture is smooth.
- Mix in the cinnamon, flour, salt, and baking powder until everything is well combined.
- Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- After baking, press additional chocolate chips into the top of the bars, and let cool.
Notes
For extra moisture, do not overbake the bars; check around 30 minutes.
You can substitute half the butter with applesauce for a healthier option.
These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg