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Chewy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Granola Bars

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1 cup organic oats
  • 1 cup namaste organic gluten free flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 scoop perfect collagen powder (optional for extra protein)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper
  • Place zucchini in a food processor and process until fine. Pour into a metal sieve over a bowl to let moisture drip out while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, flour, sugar, baking soda, vanilla, sea salt, egg, oil, and walnuts. (it will look dry and crumbly)
  • Add the zucchini and mix thoroughly until it looks more like a batter.
  • Lastly, fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and gently spread it out so it is even.
  • Bake for 30 minutes,
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.
  • Once cooled, gently lift the parchment paper from the pan and place on a cutting board. Slice into 9 bars. Store in the refrigerator.