Chocolate Chip Zucchini Snack Cake |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 9 |
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A twist on classic blondies - veggies, fruit, nuts, and chocolate - what’s not to love! Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed |
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/3 cup oil |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 teaspoon orange rind (grated from a fresh orange) |
1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed |
1/4 cup buttermilk |
1/2 cup zucchini, grated |
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped |
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 9-inch square pan.
3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, ground flax seed, baking powder and salt.
4. In a small bowl, combine oil, egg, vanilla, orange peel, orange juice and buttermilk.
5. Add liquid mixture to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
6. Gently mix in zucchini, chocolate chips and walnuts.
7. Pour into pan and bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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