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    Home » Desserts » Cookies & Bars

    No-Bake Zucchini Bread Granola Bites Recipe

    Published: Aug 14, 2013 · Modified: May 2, 2022 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 42 Comments

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    These irresistible, but healthy, no-bake zucchini granola bites are perfect for tucking in your child's lunch box. They also happen to be gluten-free and vegan.
    No-Bake Zucchini Bread Granola Bites Recipe {Gluten-Free & Vegan} | cookincanuck.com #recipe #zucchini

    When my boys headed off to the first day of school last year, I tucked a couple of Healthy(er) No-Bake Cookies into their lunch boxes. Even though I can’t be with them during the school day, I want them to take a piece of home with them and for them to know that Steve and I are thinking of them. This year I wanted to do something a little different, something healthier than cookies (though there is something to be said for really good chocolate chip cookies).

    A few months ago, I made Carrot Cake Granola Bites and got rave reviews from both of my boys and their buddies. Since their grandma’s zucchini bread is one of their favorite treats during the holidays and zucchini seems to be practically spilling out onto the streets at this time of year, I thought I’d do a different take on the original granola bites.

    These snacks or desserts (they could be either) are gluten-free and, if you use agave nectar rather than honey (if you are a vegan who prefers to avoid honey), they are also vegan.

    Be sure to squeeze the excess water out of the grated zucchini so that the granola bites are not overly moist.

    The recipe:

    In a large bowl, mix together the oats, almonds and chia seeds.

    No-Bake Zucchini Bread Granola Bites Recipe {Gluten-Free & Vegan} | cookincanuck.com #recipe #zucchini

    Stir in the almond butter, agave nectar and cinnamon until well combined.

    Place the grated zucchini on a sheet of paper towel and squeeze out the excess liquid. Add the zucchini to the oat mixture.

    No-Bake Zucchini Bread Granola Bites Recipe {Gluten-Free & Vegan} | cookincanuck.com #recipe #zucchini

    Using 1 ½ tablespoons (packed) of the mixture for each bite, roll the mixture into bite-sized balls. Using a medium-sized cookie scoop makes this process easier. Also, spray your hands with cooking spray to stop the mixture from sticking.

    No-Bake Zucchini Bread Granola Bites Recipe {Gluten-Free & Vegan} | cookincanuck.com #recipe #zucchini

    Place the granola bites on a baking sheet, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve.

    Store the remaining granola bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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    No-Bake Zucchini Bread Granola Bites Recipe {Gluten-Free & Vegan}

    These irresistible, but healthy, no-bake zucchini granola bites are perfect for tucking in your child's lunch box.
    4.89 from 9 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 20 Granola Bites
    Calories: 106kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
    • ⅓ cups sliced almonds chopped
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • ¾ cup almond butter
    • 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoons agave nectar or honey
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¾ cup packed grated zucchini
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    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, mix together the oats, almonds and chia seeds.
    • Stir in the almond butter, agave nectar and cinnamon until well combined.
    • Place the grated zucchini on a sheet of paper towel and squeeze out the excess liquid. Add the zucchini to the oat mixture.
    • Using 1½ tablespoons (packed) of the mixture for each bite, roll the mixture into bite-sized balls. Using a medium-sized cookie scoop makes this process easier. Also, spray your hands with cooking spray to stop the mixture from sticking.
    • Place the granola bites on a baking sheet, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve.
    • Store the remaining granola bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

    Notes

    WW (Old Points) 2 / WW (Points+) 3

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Granola Bite | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      1. Veronica

        August 05, 2019 at 6:21 am

        5 stars
        My daughter is vegan and loves these granola bites so I have a batch of these ready for her every other week. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

        Reply
      2. Christina Moore@ YourMindYourBody

        July 24, 2019 at 8:33 pm

        5 stars
        What I can comment in this recipe is PERFECT. Best recipe for vegetarian. I cooked it twice and they really loved to eat it. I made many for our snack time.

        Reply
      3. Kara Mathys @Wellnessgrit

        January 21, 2019 at 4:31 am

        5 stars
        That no-bake zucchini bread granola bites absolutely something new for me! Looks yummy! Can I pin this post on my Pinterest board? My followers will love it. Thx for sharing recipe, I definitely add it to my cookbook!

        Reply
      4. Robin Hamilton @Wellness Wires

        September 27, 2018 at 1:12 am

        5 stars
        These no-bake zucchini bread granola bites are the food of champions! Dying to eat this! Thanks for posting it, Dara!

        Reply
      5. Bella Hardy @ Healthnerdy

        June 26, 2018 at 3:09 am

        5 stars
        I had a similar no-bake zucchini bread granola bites at a restaurant recently and found myself craving it and wondering if I could recreate them today.

        Reply
      6. Jill Roberts @ WellnessGeeky

        December 26, 2017 at 5:30 am

        5 stars
        I am obsessed with healthy food! Definitely no bake zucchini bread granola bites recipe will be yummy! My husband would love it! Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
      7. tami

        August 19, 2015 at 7:36 pm

        How long can they go unrefridgerated with the zucchini??

        Reply
      8. Marina

        September 10, 2014 at 8:31 am

        Awesome recipie!
        But... it's not gluten free, oats are not gluten free.

        Reply
      9. Paula

        March 21, 2014 at 7:37 am

        Thanks for sharing; these are unusual and so tasty! I adapted the recipe for heartburn here: http://lowacidyum.wordpress.com/2014/03/21/zucchini-almond-snack-bites/

        Reply
      10. Nutmeg Nanny

        August 27, 2013 at 5:33 pm

        Oh wow!! I am absolutely loving these bites 🙂 perfect use of excess zucchini

        Reply
      11. Carolyn

        August 19, 2013 at 5:58 am

        These are so great, Dara! No bake and full of healthy things.

        Reply
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