Description
Indulge in the ultimate treat with The Best Zucchini Bars! These moist, spiced bars are reminiscent of a warm spice cake and are topped with rich cream cheese frosting, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply looking for a delightful snack, these bars combine the subtle sweetness of shredded zucchini and carrots with crunchy walnuts and aromatic cinnamon. Quick to prepare and utterly delicious, they are sure to disappear from your table in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix vegetable oil, sugar, and eggs until smooth; add vanilla.
- Combine flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in another bowl. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Fold in zucchini, carrot, oats, and walnuts until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 24 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting: beat butter and cream cheese until smooth; mix in vanilla and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Once cooled, spread frosting over bars and cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg