Best 7 Easy Zucchini Bars Recipes
If you're looking for a sweet and delicious treat that is also easy to make, zucchini bars are the perfect choice. Made with fresh zucchini, these moist and flavorful bars are a great way to use up any extra zucchini you may have on hand. They're also a great option for those with gluten sensitivities, as they can be made with gluten-free flour.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
THE BEST ZUCCHINI BARS
These are the best zucchini bars! They taste like a moist spice cake with a cream cheese frosting. You'll find cinnamon, shredded zucchini and carrots, and walnuts in these bars. This is one of the best zucchini recipes I can think of!
Provided by Miranda Couse
Categories Dessert
Time 49m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Grease a 17x11x1 or 15x10x1 pan.
- In a large bowl, add oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix with a hand mixer for 1 minute until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Whisk to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients in with the wet ingredients. Mix with a hand mixer on low until the dry ingredients are incorporated.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini and carrots.
- Fold in rolled oats and walnuts.
- Spread out on prepared pan. Place in the oven and bake for 24 minutes. Let cool completely and frost.
- In a large bowl, combine butter and cream cheese. Beat with the hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add in vanilla and powdered sugar. Mix on low until the powdered sugar is well incorporated. Turn mixer on high and mix for an additional minute or two.
- Spread on cooled bars with an offset spatula.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 351 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ZUCCHINI BARS
This snack cake is so delicious that my family can eat the entire batch in one day! Very easy and moist.
Provided by AMISPKRIS
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, oil, sugar and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in the zucchini. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
- To make the frosting, blend together the margarine, cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over warm cake. Allow cake to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.1 calories, Carbohydrate 77.9 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 540 mg, Sugar 58.5 g
EASY ZUCCHINI BARS
Light and moist, these flavorful zucchini spice bars have been a favorite fall treat in my family for ages. If I am taking them to a party, I will add a little cream cheese frosting, but I rarely have time to frost them at home before my family devours them!
Provided by Elizabeth Lhamon
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Beat sugar, oil, eggs, and salt together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Add zucchini and mix on low until blended. Add flour, baking soda, and cinnamon; beat until batter is smooth.
- Pour batter into an ungreased 8x12-inch baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out dry, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 374.2 mg, Sugar 20.4 g
CHOCOLATE CHIP ZUCCHINI BARS
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grate the zucchini and let drain in a bowl while preparing the rest of the recipe. You'll need 2 cups shredded zucchini.
- Cream together the butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Add in dry ingredients.
- Then fold in the 2 cups shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Place batter into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish that has been lightly sprayed with non stick cooking spray. Make sure the batter is spread to the edges of the pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until it starts to turn golden brown.
- Cool slightly and then slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2053 kcal, Fat 72 g, SaturatedFat 40 g, Cholesterol 176 mg, Sodium 2601 mg, Carbohydrate 305 g, Sugar 119 g, Protein 42 mg
ZUCCHINI BARS
This time of year it seems we all have extra-large zucchini, which makes great bread and stuff. Here is a recipe to help you that is yummy for bars. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Peggy Benisch
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 35m
Yield 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease/flour a 13x9-inch baking pan.
- Beat eggs; add sugar and oil.
- Add the zucchini and vanilla; stir to mix well.
- Sift the dry ingredients together and add to the egg mixture.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until done.
- While the bars are baking, whip the butter and cream cheese until light; add vanilla and powdered sugar.
- Beat until fluffy, adding a *little* milk as needed if frosting is too thick.
- Spread frosting on top of the bars when they are cooled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.7, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 60.7, Sodium 541.2, Carbohydrate 79.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 58.5, Protein 5.1
ZUCCHINI BARS
My mom made these every year with the multitude of zucchini she grew. They are light, sweet and addictive.
Provided by CrazyBoutCooking
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 24 squares
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cream together butter and sugars.
- Add eggs one at a time.
- Add vanilla.
- Sift together dry ingredients then add to Creamed mixture, stirring to incorporate.
- Stir in zucchini, coconut and raisins.
- Spread into a buttered jelly roll pan.
- Bake 30-40 minutes until lightly browned and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan.
- For Icing:.
- Melt butter in a small bowl.
- Add remainging ingredients, except nuts.
- stir until smooth.
- Ice cooled bars.
- Sprinkle with nuts.
- Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.5, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 42, Sodium 156.4, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 16.7, Protein 2.3
ZUCCHINI BARS
Here's another baking classic that belongs in everyone's recipe box. A clove-scented homemade frosting makes a good thing even better!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 9- or 8-inch square pan. In large bowl, mix brown sugar, butter, vanilla and egg. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon cloves. Stir in zucchini and nuts. Spread in pan.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In medium bowl, mix all frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Spread frosting over bars. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 75 mg
Tips:
- Use fresh, medium-sized zucchini for the best flavor and texture.
- Grate the zucchini using the large holes of a box grater. This will help to release the moisture and make the bars tender.
- Squeeze the grated zucchini in a cheesecloth-lined colander to remove excess moisture. This will help to prevent the bars from being too watery.
- Use a combination of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour for a healthier and more nutritious bar.
- Add a variety of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, to enhance the flavor of the bars.
- For a sweeter bar, add a cup of chocolate chips or raisins.
- Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.
Conclusion:
Zucchini bars are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are also a great way to use up leftover zucchini. With a few simple tips, you can make zucchini bars that are moist, flavorful, and sure to please everyone. So next time you have some zucchini on hand, give this recipe a try!
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