Description
These Homemade Blueberry Zucchini Bars are a delightful combination of sweet blueberries and tender zucchini sandwiched between layers of buttery crumb mixture. Perfect for a sweet treat or a light dessert.
Ingredients
Zucchini Filling:
- 4 cups zucchini, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3 cups blueberries
Crust and Topping:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare and Cook the Zucchini Filling
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9 x 13-inch pan with parchment paper. Cook zucchini and lemon juice in a saucepan until tender. Stir in sugar and set aside.
- Step 2: Combine Blueberries with the Filling
Add blueberries to the zucchini mixture and stir gently. Let it cool.
- Step 3: Make the Crumb Mixture
In a stand mixer, combine flour, brown sugar, oats, baking powder, and cinnamon. Add butter and mix until crumbly. Reserve 1/2 cup for filling.
- Step 4: Assemble the Bars
Press 2/3 of crumb mixture into the pan. Spread filling over crust. Crumble reserved mixture on top.
- Step 5: Bake and Cool
Bake for 40 minutes until golden. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- You can refrigerate the bars for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Blueberry Zucchini Bars, Dessert, Blueberries, Zucchini, Homemade Bars
