Comments on: Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

By: Kate U

Kate U — Wed, 22 May 2024 02:11:19 +0000

This is one of my kiddo’s favorite things for breakfast. I make double or triple batches and freeze them. We use Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free vegan egg replacer since we’re egg-free and tonight’s batch I added collagen to add back some protein (3 TBSP per batch). The collagen did make the structure a bit more crumbly, but not terribly so, so I’ll add it to future batches as well. I might experiment with gelatin to see if that helps build more structure instead of breaking it down like the collagen does.

Instead of chocolate chips, we do half chopped 90% dark chocolate and half reduced fat unsweetened shredded coconut. We’re a rather low-sugar household and thankfully my kiddo is weird and loves dark chocolate just like my husband and I do. I think the bars would be entirely too sweet if we used chocolate chips, and too chocolatey if we used the full amount recommended.

By: Kate U

Kate U — Tue, 21 May 2024 23:38:40 +0000

In reply to Rebecca. I know this comment/question is 5 years old, but in case anyone else is reading through the comments for answers, Bob's Red Mill gluten-free vegan egg replacer is great.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 14:44:40 +0000

This is exactly what I was looking for with the zucchini I have! I love how easy your recipes are to make and the boost of nutrition that you add! Cannot wait to make these this weekend 🙂

By: Lea Mailand

Lea Mailand — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 21:22:26 +0000

This was a hit with all 3 of my kids! They devoured them!

By: Vibha Mahadeo

Vibha Mahadeo — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 19:18:35 +0000

Can I give it more than 5 stars? This is the one that nobody can resist and it only lasts about 2 days in our house! It’s moist and delicious. I go with the max – 7 dates and I often have to sub the applesauce for bananas but it’s still delicious.

By: Cecilia

Cecilia — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 15:23:14 +0000

Looks delish!

Right now my options in terms of oil are olive or butter. I am leaning towards butter – thoughts? Or would peanut butter work?

By: Cara

Cara — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:02:15 +0000

These are so tasty and easy to make.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 02:44:45 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth. I store mine in a tupperware or stasher bag in the fridge for up to a week. And yes, you can freeze them!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 23:25:14 +0000

We absolutely LOVE these bars! I bake them in an 8×8″ pan (and for an extra 5-7 minutes) and we call them “Date Brownies” in our house. How long would you suggest storing them in the fridge, and are they freezer-friendly? Thanks!

By: cindy

cindy — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 16:48:08 +0000

Loved the sweetness from dates. I didn’t squeeze the water out of zucchini but turned out still great as I like moist texture rather than crumbly. Thanks for the recipe! Now I need to try your other sweet recipes .