Description
These Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars are soft, moist, and packed with melty chocolate chips and sneaky vegetables. Perfect as a snack, dessert, or potluck treat, they combine the best of indulgence and feel-good baking.
Ingredients
2 cups grated zucchini (lightly squeezed)
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
2. Grate the zucchini and gently squeeze out some moisture using a towel.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using.
5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
6. Fold in grated zucchini and chocolate chips gently—do not overmix.
7. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
8. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
9. Let cool completely in the pan. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Squeeze the grated zucchini lightly—too much moisture will make the bars soggy.
You can swap chocolate chips with chopped nuts or a mix of both for extra texture.
These bars freeze well! Wrap individually and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chocolate chip zucchini bars, zucchini dessert, hidden veggie treat