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Lemon Zucchini Bars with Glaze

Lemon Zucchini Bars with Glaze for the Perfect Summer Treat

Lemon Zucchini Bars with Glaze are a sweet and tangy dessert that cleverly incorporates vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 1-2 medium Zucchini Squeeze out excess moisture
  • ½ cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1½ cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used
  • 2 large Eggs Bind the ingredients together
  • 1½ teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Glaze
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Greek yogurt can be a substitute
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Baking pan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the Zucchini: Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk together eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla; fold in zucchini.
  4. Incorporate Ingredients: Gradually combine dry and wet mixtures without overmixing.
  5. Bake: Pour batter into greased pan and bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.
  6. Prepare the Glaze: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth.
  7. Cool and Glaze: Allow bars to cool before drizzling with glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Consider adding spices like cinnamon or mixing in nuts or chocolate chips for variations.

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