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Chocolate Zucchini Snack Cake

You will never know this simple chocolate snack cake is made with healthy ingredients because it's SO delicious! Serve plain or with a dollop or whipped cream or yogurt.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 9
Calories: 218 kcal
Course: Dessert , Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled (can use vegetable oil)
  • 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (use Hu for no refined sugars)
  • Extra chocolate chips and flaky sea salt, for sprinkling on top, optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8-inch metal baking pan and set aside.
  2. In a blender or food processor, blend the oats until pulverized and smooth to make oat flour. They should be fine like flour.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oat flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the maple syrup, coconut oil, Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth. Stir in the shredded zucchini.
  5. Add the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Don’t over mix. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  6. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips and a little flaky sea salt, if desired. Bake for 18 to 24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  7. Remove the cake from the oven and let cool on a cooling rack. Cut into squares and serve!

Notes

  • Don't squeeze the liquid out of the shredded zucchini, you need the moisture for the cake to be moist. 
  • Store the cake covered on the counter for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 218kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 218mg (9%) Potassium 267mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 117IU (2%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 218

% Daily Value*

Calories 218kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 218mg 9%
Potassium 267mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 117IU 2%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.