Description
Zucchini bars are a delightful fusion of moist, sweet goodness with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This easy recipe transforms humble zucchini into a crowd-pleasing treat that fits any occasion—be it breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With a simple one-bowl prep, these bars are not only delicious but also offer a sneaky way to incorporate vegetables into your diet. Bake these enchanting treats and watch them disappear in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture if necessary.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Combine with dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Gently fold in grated zucchini and optional ingredients.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg