Description
These delightful zucchini bars are moist, flavorful, and topped with a creamy frosting. Perfect for dessert or a snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- For the frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated zucchini, flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the nuts and chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy. Add milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Once the bars are completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the grated zucchini to prevent the bars from becoming too wet.
- Feel free to add other mix-ins like dried fruit or seeds for additional flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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