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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars

  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars combine the rich flavor of chocolate with the subtle sweetness of zucchini, creating a deliciously moist treat. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these bars sneak in veggies while satisfying your sweet tooth. With a golden-brown top and gooey chocolate chips, they’re sure to impress family and friends!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Grate zucchini and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and grated zucchini until well combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool for ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: - For added nutrition, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.- Feel free to use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor or add nuts for extra crunch.