Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars Recipe
These Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars are a wholesome and delicious treat, blending nutritious ingredients like rolled oats, almond butter, and fresh zucchini into a moist, flavorful snack or dessert. Naturally sweetened with medjool dates and maple syrup, these bars provide a perfect balance of health and taste, with optional chocolate chips adding a delightful touch of indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings (1 bar each, assuming 9x9 pan divided into 3x3 pieces) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 8 medjool dates, pitted
- 1–2 zucchini, grated and squeezed once (about 2 cups total, divided)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of kosher salt
Topping
- Chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Batter: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Reserve about half of the grated zucchini and set aside some chocolate chips for later. Combine the remaining ingredients in a blender and blend until a smooth-ish batter forms.
- Mix and Bake: Stir the reserved zucchini and chocolate chips into the batter. Pour the mixture into a 9×9 inch square baking dish or similar. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and springs back gently to the touch.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely for clean slices, or enjoy warm right out of the oven. Store leftovers in the refrigerator. These bars make a perfect snack, breakfast, or dessert served warm or cold.
Notes
- Be sure to squeeze the grated zucchini to remove excess moisture to avoid soggy bars.
- Medjool dates add natural sweetness; make sure they are pitted before blending.
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs or other egg replacers.
- These bars can be stored refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of chocolate chips to your taste or omit entirely for less sugar.
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