Zucchini Bars

Zucchini Bars
100 min.
24
100kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Zucchini Bars! Perfectly suited for any occasion, these bars are a fantastic way to incorporate vegetables into your snacks without sacrificing flavor. With a moist and tender texture, they are an irresistible treat that can be enjoyed as an antipasto, starter, or simply as a snack throughout the day.

Imagine the warm aroma of freshly baked goods wafting through your kitchen as you prepare these scrumptious bars. The combination of brown sugar and spices creates a rich, comforting flavor profile, while the shredded zucchini adds moisture and a subtle earthiness that balances the sweetness. Topped with a creamy frosting, these bars are not only visually appealing but also a delightful indulgence for your taste buds.

Whether you're hosting a gathering or looking for a quick and satisfying treat, these Zucchini Bars are sure to impress your guests and family alike. With just 100 calories per serving, you can enjoy them guilt-free! So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake a batch of these delicious bars that are bound to become a favorite in your household. Let’s dive into the recipe and create something truly special!

Ingredients

  • 0.7 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  •  eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • cup zucchini shredded drained
  • 0.5 cup nuts chopped
  • 0.8 cup powdered sugar 
  • tablespoon butter softened
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • teaspoons milk 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 9- or 8-inch square pan. In large bowl, mix brown sugar, butter, vanilla and egg. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon cloves. Stir in zucchini and nuts.
  2. Spread in pan.
  3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  4. In medium bowl, mix all frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable.
  5. Spread frosting over bars. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts

Calories100kcal
Protein5.5%
Fat36.78%
Carbs57.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.78
Glycemic Load
3.05
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.0417391282061%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:100.14kcal
5.01%
Fat:4.19g
6.44%
Saturated Fat:0.78g
4.89%
Carbohydrates:14.78g
4.93%
Net Carbohydrates:14.28g
5.19%
Sugar:9.79g
10.88%
Cholesterol:6.89mg
2.3%
Sodium:79.06mg
3.44%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.13%
100%
Protein:1.41g
2.82%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.31%
Selenium:2.45µg
3.5%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.38%
Folate:13.24µg
3.31%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.81%
Copper:0.05mg
2.67%
Phosphorus:25.91mg
2.59%
Iron:0.46mg
2.55%
Vitamin A:127.35IU
2.55%
Magnesium:9.93mg
2.48%
Vitamin B3:0.48mg
2.41%
Fiber:0.5g
2.01%
Potassium:50.71mg
1.45%
Zinc:0.2mg
1.32%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.31%
Calcium:12.25mg
1.23%
Vitamin C:0.94mg
1.14%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.11%