Description
Indulge in these irresistible Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars that perfectly blend the sweetness of chocolate with the goodness of zucchini. A delightful treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Grated Zucchini:
1 1/2 cups (moisture lightly squeezed out)
All-Purpose Flour:
1 cup
Baking Soda:
1/2 teaspoon
Baking Powder:
1/2 teaspoon
Cinnamon:
1/2 teaspoon
Salt:
1/4 teaspoon
Unsalted Butter:
1/2 cup (softened)
Brown Sugar:
1/2 cup
Granulated Sugar:
1/4 cup
Large Egg:
1
Vanilla Extract:
1 teaspoon
Semisweet Chocolate Chips:
1 cup
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the grated zucchini.
- Combine Batter: Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Don’t over-squeeze the zucchini—some moisture helps keep the bars tender.
- You can add chopped nuts for extra texture or substitute with dark chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
