Description
Indulgent yet wholesome chocolate chip zucchini bars that are moist, tender, and perfect for potlucks.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or 1/3 cup melted butter + 2 tablespoons oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini, squeezed to remove excess water
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, beat the sugars with eggs until glossy, then whisk in oil and vanilla.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined, then fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Transfer the batter to the pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate chip, zucchini bars, dessert, healthy baking