Description
These Lemon Zucchini Bars are a delightful treat that combines the freshness of lemon with the subtle sweetness of zucchini, all topped with a tangy glaze. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1 cup grated zucchini, lightly squeezed to remove excess moisture
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2–3 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Glaze:
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix yogurt and lemon juice: Whisk together yogurt or sour cream and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredients and the yogurt mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add zucchini and lemon zest: Gently fold in the grated zucchini and lemon zest.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and glaze: Let the bars cool before drizzling with a glaze made from powdered sugar and milk or lemon juice.
- Serve: Allow the glaze to set before cutting the bars into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Lemon Zucchini Bars, Dessert Recipe, Lemon Recipe, Zucchini Recipe, Glazed Bars
