Description
Delicious and healthy No-Bake Zucchini Oat Bars that are easy to make and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium zucchini, grated (about 1 cup)
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup almond butter (or nut butter of choice)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (or dried fruits for a healthier option)
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Zucchini: Grate the zucchini using a box grater. Once grated, place the zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until well mixed. If using chopped nuts, add them to the bowl.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Combine Mixtures: Add the grated zucchini to the wet ingredients and stir until the zucchini is evenly coated. Then, pour the wet mixture into the bowl containing the dry ingredients. Mix everything together until fully combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips (or dried fruits) into the mixture.
- Press Into Pan: Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal. Transfer the mixture into the prepared dish, and press it down firmly with the back of a spatula or your hands to create an even layer.
- Chill: Place the dish in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the bars to set properly.
- Cut and Serve: Once chilled and set, remove the mixture from the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into bars or squares. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture from the zucchini as possible to avoid sogginess.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by using less honey or maple syrup.
- These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg