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Frosted Zucchini Bars

A close-up shot of a single square zucchini bar on a white plate, topped with creamy white frosting. Visible specks of green zucchini are throughout the moist cake.
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Easy, healthy zucchini bars with cream cheese or lemon icing—perfect for lunchboxes or a quick snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional for lemon frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
  2. Mix grated zucchini, flour, sugar, oil, egg, vanilla, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
  4. Let cool completely.
  5. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice (if using) until smooth.
  6. Spread frosting over cooled bars and cut into squares.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Swap lemon juice for vanilla extract in the frosting for a different flavor.
  • For nut-free bars, skip any optional add-ins like walnuts.

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