Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars Make a Guilt Free Treat

These Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars are unlike most zucchini treat recipes that are laden with oil and sugar. Yet they are so delicious you won't miss the flour, sugar or dairy.

And did I mention they are vegan?

What type of summer squash should I use?

You can use your favorite type of summer squash to make this recipe. I actually used some yellow crookneck because it hides a little easier that the green zucchini. Mr. Picky will still eat it if I tell him it has zucchini in it, but if he can see it he won't.

Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars

I made these gluten free and vegan. But you don't have to. Feel free to use an egg and all purpose flour instead if you prefer.

You can also swap any flavor of chips like butterscotch or white chocolate, or use dried fruit or nuts.

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Ingredients

 

• ½ cup almond flour
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup zucchini (shredded)
• ½ cup almond butter
• ¼ cup solid coconut oil
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 flax egg (or large egg) (see note)
• 1 teaspoon gluten free vanilla
• ¼ cup vegan chocolate chips

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350℉. Spray an 8 inch square or round pan with cooking spray, or coat with oil
• In a small bowl, mix almond flour, baking soda and salt.
• In a medium bowl add almond butter, zucchini, coconut oil, maple syrup, egg and vanilla.
• Add dry ingredients and stir until blended. Fold in chocolate chips.
• Spread in prepared pan and bake at 350℉ for 25-30 minutes. Start checking at about 20 minutes.

Notes

*Flax Egg – 1 Tablespoon ground flax seed mixed with 3 tablespoons of water. Let sit for a few minuted before adding to mixture.

Variations: substitute different types of ingredients for the chocolate chips such as butterscotch chips, or cranberries, raisins, or nuts.

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