Best 2 Lemon Zucchini Bars Recipes

Lemon zucchini bars are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for summer. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of lemon and zucchini gives these bars a unique flavor that is both tart and sweet. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making them a healthy snack or dessert. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy recipe to try or a new way to use up your summer zucchini, lemon zucchini bars are a great option.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON ZUCCHINI BARS

Lemon Zucchini Bars image

This snack cake is a good use for that bumper zucchini crop!

Provided by Rosina

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 teaspoons lemon zest
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 ¾ cups grated zucchini
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, lemon rind, and lemon juice; mix well. Stir in shredded zucchini.
In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the zucchini mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined; mix in the walnuts.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool. Sprinkle cake with sifted confectioners' sugar and cut into bars.
Sprinkle top with sifted confectioners' sugar and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 433.6 mg, Sugar 24.9 g

CARROT ZUCCHINI BARS WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Carrot Zucchini Bars With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting image

Getting the kids to eat their veggies has never been so easy! Personally, I like to make them without the walnuts, but I'm sure it's just as good with them in!

Provided by LibraChick93093

Categories Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 36 bars, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 eggs
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup shredded zucchini
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, oil, honey, and vanilla. Don't worry about clumps of the brown sugar, those will dissolve as it sits while you prepare the remaining ingredients. Then fold in the carrot, zucchini, and walnuts.
In another bowl combine add the flour, baking powder, ginger, and baking soda. Whisk to blend together.
Add to flour mixture to the wet mixture. Stir just until combined. Spread batter into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan.
Bake about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
Once the cake is cooled prepare the frosting. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the fosting ingredients with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Spread or pipe the frosting over the cooled bars.

Tips:

Choose the right zucchini: Use small to medium-sized zucchini that are tender and have a mild flavor. Avoid large zucchini as they can be tough and watery.
Grate the zucchini using a box grater. This will help to release the moisture from the zucchini and make it easier to mix into the batter.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough, dense bars.
Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the best flavor. Bottled lemon juice and zest can be used, but they will not provide the same level of flavor.
Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can result in dry, crumbly bars.
Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Lemon zucchini bars are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for summer. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your lemon zucchini bars turn out perfect every time. These bars are a great way to use up summer zucchini and they are also a healthy snack or dessert. They are a good source of fiber and vitamin C, and they are also low in calories and fat. So next time you are looking for a delicious and healthy treat, give these lemon zucchini bars a try. You won't be disappointed!