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

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These addictive, 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.
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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 1/2 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.

Other healthy treats:

No-Bake Cookie & Snacks | cookincanuck.com #nobake
Cookin’ Canuck’s Light(er) No-Bake Cookies with Dulce de Leche, Sea Salt & Oatmeal
Cookin’ Canuck’s No-Bake Carrot Cake Granola Bites
All Day I Dream About Food’s Low Carb Dark Chocolate Almond Bark
Skinnytaste’s Healthy Cookies
Jeanette’s Healthy Living’s Almond Joy Raw Bars

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

From the kitchen of Cookin Canuck. www.cookincanuck.com
5 from 6 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 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1/3 cups sliced almonds chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 3/4 cup almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoons agave nectar or honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup packed grated zucchini

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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  1. Tieghan says

    These are such a great idea! I bet if I added just a few chocolate chips I could actually get my four year old sister to eat them for snack or dessert at school! Everything has to have chocolate with her!

    These are so cute and I love the idea! Thanks for sharing, Dara!

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    • Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says

      Thanks, Tieghan. I was tempted to add chocolate chips, but luckily my kids didn’t notice the omission. 🙂

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    • Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the carrot version, Katrina! I hope these zucchini ones live up to those for you.

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    • Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says

      Thanks, Liz. We have zucchini coming out of our ears. I had to do something…fast! 🙂

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    • Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says

      Thanks, Lauren! I’m just glad they’re so easy to make because my kids are already asking for another batch.

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  15. Karen says

    These are so cute…I’m definitely going to try them. I make no-bake cookies a lot but love the idea of adding in veggies. Thanks!

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  29. Kara Mathys @Wellnessgrit says


    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!

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  30. Christina [email protected] YourMindYourBody says


    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.

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  31. Veronica says


    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

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