Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture, set aside.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, oats, flax, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine.

Step 4

Add eggs to a stand mixer bowl and beat on medium for 30 seconds.

Step 5

Add melted butter to eggs along with vanilla extract and brown sugar.

Step 6

Beat until thoroughly mixed.

Step 7

While stand mixer is on low slowly add in the dry ingredients.

Step 8

Stop the stand mixer and gently fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips.

Step 9

Pour into a prepared 9×9 pan.  Add any additional chocolate chips on top.

Step 10

Place in oven, middle rack, and bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 11

Remove from oven and place pan on a cooling rack – let cool 10-15 minutes.

Step 12

Serve and enjoy.