Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of The Best Zucchini Bars, a delicious fusion of moist spice cake and rich cream cheese frosting. These bars are not only packed with wholesome ingredients like shredded zucchini, carrots, and walnuts but also offer a unique taste profile that makes them perfect for any occasion, from cozy family gatherings to summer picnics. Easy to prepare and irresistibly tasty, these zucchini bars are sure to become a favorite treat for everyone!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 small carrot (shredded)
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine vegetable oil and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in shredded zucchini, carrot, oats, and walnuts evenly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg