Grain-Free Zucchini Banana Bread Bars
Incredible paleo zucchini banana bread bars made soft and delicious with coconut flour and naturally sweetened with ripe banana and a bit of pure maple syrup. These easy grain and gluten free zucchini banana bars make the perfect treat or snack when the sweet tooth cravings hit!
Servings 16 bars
Calories 154cal
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded zucchini (from 1 medium zucchini)
- 1 cup mashed extra ripe banana (from about 2 to 3 medium bananas)
- ¾ cup cashew butter*
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (56g) coconut flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (dairy free, if desired)
- For topping:
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (dairy free, if desired)
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil, plus more to thin as necessary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x9 inch pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the sides from sticking.
- Shred zucchini, then place in a paper towel or cheese cloth and squeeze out all the excess moisture, discard the liquid. Add the shredded zucchini to a large bowl, then add the mashed banana, cashew butter, maple syrup, eggs and vanilla together until smooth and well combined.
- Next add the coconut flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt to the bowl with the wet ingredients and stir to combine. Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Mine were perfect at 35 minutes. Allow bars to cool on a wire rack.
- To make the chocolate drizzle: Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a small microwave safe bowl or ramekin. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in-between until chocolate is melted. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the bars. Top with flaky sea salt, if desired. Cut into 12 or 16 bars. Store bars at room temperature for a day, then transfer the fridge.
Notes
*Feel free to use any nut butter instead of cashew butter. Cashew butter is my favorite for these though!
Bars are freezer friendly. If you want to freeze them, simply wait until they are completely cool, then store in an airtight container or freezer safe bag.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 154cal | Carbohydrates: 16.6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9.2g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7.7g