Almond Butter Bars (with Zucchini!)

Easy flourless Almond Butter Bars with zucchini! These gluten free, one-bowl bars made with healthy ingredients satisfy any sweet tooth.

It's a snack! It's breakfast! It's a afternoon delight! It's the loveliest solution to all the fresh zucchini you have oozing from your refrigerator and trunk and sock drawer right now. (After you make this zucchini bread, of course.)

I'm just over here making the most of my giant Costco almond butter supply, you know. I love using my precious nut butter in these bars because they're full of nourishing goodies that keep me satisfied. Hooray for healthy fats!

My toddler Max is a huge fan too, and I feel good giving him something new and fun to eat. He's slowly but surely learning about all the ways we get down with nut butter in this fam.

How to make almond butter bars

The star of the show today is...you guessed it: almond butter! You'd never believe they're flourless. The best part about these slightly sweet bars is that all you need is a bowl and a spoon and the batter is done before you know it.

1. First, grate your zucchini.
2. Then mix together almond butter, zucchini, egg and maple syrup until combined. Fold in cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and salt.
3. Add chocolate chips if you fancy. Bake for 30 minutes and devour!

Key ingredients

• Almond butter: I love the drippy kind from Costco that's just almonds as the ingredient. It should easily pour into the measuring cup. For a nut-free version, try tahini.
• Zucchini: For a bit of moistness and extra veggies. No need to peel nor squeeze any water out. Easy peasy. A small zucchini will be just fine, but be sure to measure.
• Maple syrup: Just a splash for unrefined sweetness. Agave or honey would also work.
• Egg: This helps binds the bars and make them fluffy. I tried a flax egg but they came out more crumbly.
• Vanilla: Essential for extra flavor!
• Baking soda and salt: For rise and bring out the sweetness.
• Cinnamon and nutmeg: I love warming spices to add that classic zucchini bread flavor. You can omit the nutmeg if you're not a fan.
• Chocolate chips: When is chocolate a bad idea? Feel free to omit and sub walnuts if you disagree.

Are these bars healthy?

You bet! They're loaded with heart-healthy, brain-boosting fats plus four grams of protein per bar. They're low in sugar and made with unrefined sweeteners. Hooray for healthy foods that taste good!

Storage tips

Store leftover bars on the counter for up to two days and then refrigerate bars for up to a week.

How to freeze

Place bars in a freezer baggie and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or warm in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.

More amazing treats to try

• S'mores Bars
• Blueberry Pie Bars
• Chocolate Drizzled Wine Soaked Grapes
• No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Almond Butter Bars Recipe

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• Author: Alexis Joseph | Hummusapien
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Yield: 12 bars 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

Easy flourless Almond Butter Bars with zucchini! These gluten free, one-bowl bars made with healthy ingredients satisfy any sweet tooth.

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Ingredients

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• ¾ cup creamy almond butter (the drippy kind)
• 1 heaping cup grated zucchini (1 small-medium zucchini)
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¾ tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp fine sea salt
• ⅓ cup chocolate chips (optional)

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Instructions

1. Pre-heat the oven to 350F. Spray an 8x8in baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
2. Whisk together almond butter, zucchini, egg, maple syrup and vanilla in a large bowl until combined. Add baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Fold in chocolate chips.
3. Pour batter into prepared pan. Top with additional chocolate chips, if desired.
4. Bake for 30 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.

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Keywords: almond butter bars