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30-Min Ground Beef Zucchini Boats

Savoring 30-Min Ground Beef Zucchini Boats for a Quick Dinner

Quick, healthy 30-Min Ground Beef Zucchini Boats packed with delicious flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 boats
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 2 overripe bananas for enhanced flavor
  • 1 cup peanut butter almond butter can substitute for nut allergies
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup opt for maple syrup to keep it vegan
  • 2 cups rolled oats quick oats work well for a finer texture
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for balanced taste
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds optional, can substitute with ground flax seeds

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Fork or potato masher
  • 8x8-inch Baking Dish
  • Cutting Board
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Mash the bananas until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: mix peanut butter and honey or maple syrup with the mashed bananas until smooth.
  3. Add dry ingredients: stir in oats, cocoa powder, and chia seeds until well combined.
  4. Press the mixture into a lined baking dish, compacting it firmly.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.
  6. Cut into bars after chilling and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These bars are best enjoyed cold or at room temperature; warm slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds if desired.

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