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Simple Zucchini Bars

Deliciously Moist Simple Zucchini Bars with Creamy Frosting

These Simple Zucchini Bars are moist, cinnamon-infused delights topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 2 medium zucchini fresh, grated
  • 1/2 cup oil vegetable or canola
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1 tsp baking powder fresh
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon adjust to taste
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup butter room temperature
  • 3 cups powdered sugar adjust for sweetness

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • jelly roll pan
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Simple Zucchini Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a jelly roll pan.
  2. Mix oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Sift in flour, oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon, then gently fold into wet mixture.
  4. Fold in the grated zucchini until evenly combined.
  5. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow bars to cool completely in the pan.
  7. Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and butter, then gradually add powdered sugar.
  8. Once cool, frost the bars and cut into squares or rectangles to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Squeeze excess moisture from grated zucchini to prevent sogginess. Let bars cool completely before frosting.

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