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Dark Chocolate Zucchini Bread Snack Squares

April 2, 2025

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.
Comfort Food
Kid Friendly
Dessert
Snacks
Vegetarian
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Nutrition facts

15 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 square


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    110

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    5g

    6%

    • Saturated Fat
      0.9g

      5%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    25mg

    8%

  • Sodium
    150mg

    7%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    16g

    6%

    • Dietary Fiber
      3g

      11%
    • Total Sugars
      3g
    • Added Sugars
      0g

      0%

  • Protein
    3g

  • Potassium
    210mg
    4%

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