Description
Indulge in these delicious Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars that strike the perfect balance between decadent and nutritious. These bars are a delightful way to sneak some veggies into your dessert!
Ingredients
For the bars:
- 1 cup almond butter
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely grated zucchini (squeezed of excess moisture)
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together almond butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in grated zucchini.
- Add dry ingredients: Incorporate almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into the mixture. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- These bars are naturally gluten-free.
- For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.