Healthy Snack Bars (Copycat Zbar)

Healthy snack bars drizzled in chocolate.

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Healthy Snack Bars (Copycat Zbar)

Turn 5 basic ingredients into the yummiest Healthy Snack Bar This recipe has protein, fiber, and lower added sugar—and is such a fun way to enjoy beans with the kids!

Prep Time10

Cook Time18

Total Time28

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 152kcal

Author: Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

14.5 ounces chickpeas (1 can)
⅓ cup oat flour (or rolled oats ground up in the blender)
⅓ cup peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter)
¼ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup dark chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and coat an 8x8-inch pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.
Drain and rinse the chickpeas in a colander.
Add all the ingredients except the chocolate chips to a food processor. Grind, stopping a few times to scrape down the sides, to make a smooth cookie dough texture. It will be thick.
Remove the blade. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Press the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and you see tiny cracks on the surface. Remove from the oven and cool completely.
Slice into bars and drizzle with additional melted chocolate chips if desired.

Notes

Store for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze the bars in a zip-top bag for longer storage.
Use mini chocolate chips or full-size ones. I prefer to chop up full size ones, so there's a more even distribution of chocolate throughout.
Use sunflower seed butter in place of the peanut butter to make this nut-free.
Look for dairy-free chocolate chips from brands including Guittard, Nestlé Toll House, Enjoy Life Foods, and Ghirardelli.
Lower the sugar to 2 tablespoons if desired.

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