Delicious Lemon Zucchini Bars: Easy Recipe with Sweet Glaze
Delicious Lemon Zucchini Bars with Glaze are a perfect treat for any occasion, combining the freshness of zucchini with the sweetness of a luscious lemon glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the lemon juice and zest.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Fold in the grated zucchini until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before adding the glaze.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until desired consistency is reached, then drizzle over the bars.
Notes
- Use fresh zucchini for best results.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice in the glaze for your preferred sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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