Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars

 Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars are a delicious and healthy treat that combines the richness of almond butter with the freshness of zucchini and the sweetness of chocolate chips. These bars are moist, slightly nutty, and make for a great snack or dessert.

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Ingredients

For the Bars:

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup almond butter (smooth or crunchy)

1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted (or vegetable oil)

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini, with the excess moisture squeezed out)

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (or regular chocolate chips)

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Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

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2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

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3. Make the Wet Ingredients

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and melted coconut oil until smooth.

2. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until fully combined.

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4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.

Gently fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips, mixing until evenly distributed.

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5. Bake the Bars

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. The bars should be golden brown on top.

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6. Cool and Serve

Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, cut into squares or rectangles.

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Serve

These Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars are perfect as a snack, breakfast treat, or dessert. The zucchini keeps them moist, while the almond butter adds richness, and the chocolate c

hips bring in a touch of sweetness—great for satisfying both sweet and savory cravings!