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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
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:
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Preheat the oven to 350°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.
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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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.
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Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake until springy to the touch, about 35 to 38 minutes.
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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.
Nutrition facts
15 Servings
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Serving Size
1 square
- Amount per serving Calories 110
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
5g
6%
- Saturated Fat 1g 5%
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 25mg 8%
- Sodium 130mg 6%
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Total Carbohydrate
19g
7%
- Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
- Total Sugars 3g
- Added Sugars 0g 0%
- Protein 3g
- Potassium 230mg 5%
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
2 tsp
zucchini (coarsely grated (do not drain))
1 large
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