Dessert for 12
Almond Butter Zucchini Bars
$1.40for 440 minServes 12
Almond butter, zucchini, egg, maple syrup, and spices bake into soft flourless bars with optional chocolate chips.
Photo: hummusapien.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Peanut butter$0.14/oz typical | 6.75 oz | $0.95Typical price |
 | Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.90Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.45Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.21 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Honey or maple syrupCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt 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
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetDesserts
$0.35 per serving$1.40 for 4
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup creamy almond butter
- 1 heaping cup grated zucchini
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line an eight-inch square baking pan.
- Squeeze excess moisture from the grated zucchini.
- Stir the almond butter, zucchini, egg, maple syrup, vanilla, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- Fold in the chocolate chips if using, then spread the batter in the pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until firm in the center and the egg is fully set.
- Cool the bars in the pan for 10 minutes before cutting.
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