Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of The Best Zucchini Bars, a moist and flavorful treat that combines the goodness of fresh zucchini and warm spices into a soft, cake-like dessert. Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, these bars offer a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Ideal for any occasion, from casual gatherings to elegant parties, they are bound to impress your guests. With their nutty crunch from walnuts and natural sweetness from shredded zucchini and carrots, these bars provide a wholesome twist on traditional desserts.

Ingredients

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1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 small carrot (shredded)
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup salted butter (room temperature)
8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
In a mixing bowl, combine vegetable oil and sugar until well mixed. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
Fold in shredded zucchini, carrot, rolled oats, and walnuts.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese mixture made by beating butter and cream cheese until smooth; add powdered sugar and vanilla.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 24 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
Calories: 185
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg