Chocolate Zucchini Bars
Indulge in the rich decadence of Chocolate Zucchini Bars, a dessert that masterfully balances fudgy chocolate flavor with a hidden nutritious twist. These moist and tender bars combine shredded zucchini with a luscious blend of cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a touch of vanilla for a treat that's both wholesome and indulgent. Perfectly spiced with a hint of salt and nestled with optional crunchy walnuts or pecans, this quick and easy recipe is ready in under 40 minutes. Whether you're serving them as a crowd-pleasing snack or a post-dinner delight, these bars are a creative way to enjoy the natural sweetness of zucchini in dessert form. Bake up a batch today and discover your new favorite way to pair chocolate with veggies!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Light brown sugar, packed
- 2 units Large eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cups Shredded zucchini, squeezed of excess liquid
- 0.75 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups Optional: Chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined and smooth.
Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Gently fold in the shredded zucchini using a spatula.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in batches, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts if using.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon or spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into bars.
Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.2 g | 255% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.0 g | 490% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 2273 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 564.0 g | 205% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.8 g | 224% | |
| Total Sugars | 325.9 g | ||
| Protein | 77.0 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 412 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 35.8 mg | 199% | |
| Potassium | 3214 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
