Dessert for 9
Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars
$3.59for 440 minServes 9
These oat bars mix zucchini, dates, almond butter, and chocolate chips before baking into a soft, lightly sweet dessert.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Oats$0.10/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Peanut butter$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.32Typical price |
 | Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.60Typical price |
 | Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.34Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.23Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.08 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Honey or maple syrupBaking powder and sodaSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 9servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeBudgetDesserts
Typical price
$0.90 per serving$3.59 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 8 medjool dates
- 1 1/2 zucchini
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- chocolate chips (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and oil an 8-inch square baking pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Grate the zucchini and press out excess moisture, then chop the dates into small pieces.
- Stir the oats, remaining olive oil, almond butter, maple syrup, dates, zucchini, eggs, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips in a bowl.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until set in the center.
- Cool the bars in the pan for 5 minutes before cutting them into squares.
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