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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars

Irresistibly Chewy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars – The Perfect After-School Treat!

  • Author: Lyndy
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x

Description

These Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars are soft, chewy, and packed with melty chocolate chips — the perfect combination of indulgent flavor and wholesome goodness. Made with grated zucchini for extra moisture, these bars are an easy and delicious way to sneak veggies into your desserts. Perfect for after-school snacks, potlucks, or quick sweet cravings, they’re a treat that kids and adults will both love.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) grated zucchini, not squeezed dry
  • 1 cup (170g) semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
  4. Fold in zucchini: Add grated zucchini (do not drain) and mix gently until incorporated.
  5. Add chocolate chips: Fold in chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping.
  6. Bake: Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
  7. Cool and serve: Let cool completely before slicing into squares.

Notes

  • Do not squeeze the zucchini — its natural moisture creates the perfect chewy texture.
  • For healthier bars, replace half the butter with unsweetened applesauce or swap in whole wheat flour.
  • Add nuts or seeds for crunch, or dark chocolate chunks for richer flavor.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate up to a week.
  • Freeze individual bars for up to 2 months for quick snacks anytime.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars, Easy Zucchini Desserts, Healthy Bar Cookies, Zucchini Snack Recipes, After School Baked Snacks, Chewy Dessert Bars, Baking With Zucchini, Healthy Zucchini Treats, Moist Zucchini Bars

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