Description
These Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars are a delightful combination of tender zucchini and rich chocolate. Perfect for a sweet snack or dessert, they are easy to make and loved by all.
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 your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a 9 x 13 inch pan by spraying it with non-stick spray.
- Grate enough zucchini to measure 2 cups, which is about 2 medium zucchinis.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Stir in the cinnamon, flour, salt, and baking powder until the batter is fully combined.
- Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan, ensuring it reaches the corners.
- Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- After removing from the oven, press additional chocolate chips into the top of the bars.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Feel free to add nuts or spices for a custom flavor twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg