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Chocolate Zucchini Bars

Servings: 9

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchinis
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 cup melted ghee grass-fed butter, or unrefined organic coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup raw cacao powder
  • 1/2 cup raw honey or pure maple syrup
  • 10 medjool dates pitted
  • 2 tsps vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips melted

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees f. Line a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Grate the zucchini and place it in a colander over a bowl. Sprinkle with a small pinch of sea salt and allow to sit and drip.
  • In a food processor or high-speed blender add the oats, chia, and baking soda.
  • Pulse until it mostly resembles flour.
  • Add the melted ghee, cacao, honey, pitted dates, vanilla, and beaten eggs. Blend until smooth.
  • Squeeze your grated zucchini just a bit to remove excess moisture then add to the food processor with the batter. Process to incorporate.
  • Pour into your lined 9x9 baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  • Allow to completely cool before slicing.
  • Melt your chocolate in the microwave on High, in 30 seconds increments, stirring after each one.
  • Alternatively, you can use a double boiler over the stove.
  • Drizzle slices with melted chocolate.