Zucchini Bars!

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Thanksgiving is the time when people gather with their friends and families and celebrate the holiday with food. It is also known to be the time when the food coma aftermath is going to happen. If you’re still thinking about what to bring to your family’s event, here’s a delicious zucchini bars recipe that’s easy to make and provide a good amount of fiber that you need in your Thanksgiving meal!


Ingredients (yield to 8 servings):
  • 1 zucchini
  •  ¾ cup of almond butter 
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ cup chocolate chip


Methods:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or line an 8x8 inch baking pan
  •  Peel zucchini and grate on the large holes of a box grater (to yield a heaping 1 cup). Add to a bowl, along with almond butter, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir to combine
  • Add baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and a pinch of salt, stirring until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips
  •  Bake 30 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean. Cut into 8 bars. Refrigerate leftovers for future snacking


Zucchini and almond butter replace butter and flour, which add fiber content to a normal brownie recipe. Fiber is important for a lot of health reasons, including keeping you to feel full, maintain blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol, and make you want to go to the bathroom! It is recommended to have at least 20-30 grams of fiber per day. Keep in mind that the zucchini in this recipe does not count as your daily intake of vegetables, so make sure to still consume your fruits and veggies!




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Resources:
platejoy.com
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates/fiber/#:~:targetText=Fiber%20is%20a%20type%20of,and%20blood%20sugar%20in%20check.

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