Dark Chocolate Zucchini Bread Snack Squares

15 min prep time
40 min cook time
15servings
Recipe by Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN Photo by Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN
Dark Chocolate Zucchini Bread Snack Squares

How to Make Dark Chocolate Zucchini Bread Snack Squares

If you’ve got a chocolate craving, try these naturally sweetened dark chocolate zucchini bread snack squares! Moist and rich, these brownie-like treats are a great dessert for people with diabetes. Plus, you can easily customize this recipe to your favorite flavors!

Want to add a little crunch? Stir in chopped pistachios, chopped walnuts, or cacao nibs along with the zucchini.

Note: Optional ingredients are not included in the nutritional analysis.
15 min prep time
40 min cook time
15servings
1 square
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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush a 9- by 13-inch baking pan with 1/2 teaspoon of the oil. Line just the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, the remaining 1/4 cup oil, the vanilla, and orange zest until well combined. Add the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Add the zucchini and stir until evenly combined.
  4. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake until springy to the touch, about 35 to 38 minutes.
  5. Cool completely in the pan on a rack. Cut into 15 squares and serve at room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Nutrition facts

15 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1 square
  • Amount per serving Calories 110
  • Total Fat 5g
    • Saturated Fat 0.9g
    • Trans Fats 0g
  • Cholesterol 25mg
  • Sodium 150mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 16g
    • Dietary Fiber 3g
    • Total Sugars 3g
    • Added Sugars 0g
  • Protein 3g
  • Potassium 210mg
  • Phosphorous 105mg
Ingredients
sunflower or avocado oil
1/4 cup + 1/2 teaspoon
whole wheat pastry flour or flour of choice
1 1/2 cup
unsweetened cocoa powder (packed)
1/3 cup
baking powder
3/4 tsp
baking soda
1/2 tsp
Sea Salt
1/2 tsp
mashed fully ripened bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
1 1/2 cup
eggs
2 large
pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp
grated orange zest
1 1/2 to 2
zucchini (coarsely grated (do not drain))
1 large

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A large Zucchini? How much is that? If you have ever grown a zucchini you know that large is subjective. Could be 1 cup shredded, could be 5 cups! Clarity would be helpful.