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Simple Zucchini Bars

Irresistibly Moist Simple Zucchini Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delightful Simple Zucchini Bars blend veggies and sweetness for a delicious treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 2 cups shredded medium zucchini Remove seeds from larger zucchinis.
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup oats
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Jelly roll pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Simple Zucchini Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your jelly roll pan by greasing it thoroughly.
  2. In a bowl, mix together oil, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Add all-purpose flour, oats, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon; stir gently until just combined.
  4. Fold in the shredded zucchini until evenly distributed in the batter.
  5. Pour the batter into the greased jelly roll pan and spread evenly with an offset spatula.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for about 30-45 minutes.
  8. To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until fluffy, then add powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
  9. Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and cut into squares or rectangles to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 175mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Squeeze excess moisture from grated zucchini before adding to batter. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth for frosting consistency.

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