Description
Deliciously moist zucchini bars that are perfect for a comforting dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Grate the zucchini and press gently with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until combined, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined, then fold in the grated zucchini and mix-ins.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg