Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light or dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- For frosting: softened cream cheese
- For frosting: maple syrup
- For frosting: powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- Brown the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until nutty.
- Mix the browned butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in another bowl.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in the grated zucchini.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Combine softened cream cheese, maple syrup, and powdered sugar in a bowl for frosting until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled zucchini bars and cut into squares to serve.
Notes
Ensure the grated zucchini is well-drained to avoid soggy bars. Experiment by adding nuts or chocolate chips for varied texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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