Description
Deliciously moist zucchini bars that combine vegetables with a light sweetness and comforting spices. Perfect for family-friendly dessert moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined. Then, add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Prep the Zucchini: Grate the zucchini using a box grater or food processor. If it’s watery, gently squeeze out excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold the grated zucchini into the wet mixture until fully incorporated.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing!
- Add Optional Mix-ins: If you’re feeling adventurous, fold in nuts or chocolate chips here for extra flavor and texture.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Slice: Once baked, allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Once fully cooled, slice into squares. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Notes
Feel free to customize with citrus zest, cream cheese frosting, or different nuts and chocolate for unique variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg