Zucchini Bread Bars
Zucchini Bread Bars offer a deliciously moist and spiced treat made with fresh zucchini, warm spices, and simple ingredients. These bars are soft, flavorful, and easy to make, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. The best part? You can customize them with add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit. Whether you’re serving them to family or enjoying them on your own, these bars will become a new favorite in your baking rotation.
Equipment
- 1 9x13-inch baking pan (for baking)
- 1 large mixing bowl (for dry ingredients)
- 1 medium mixing bowl (for wet ingredients)
- 1 Grater (for zucchini)
- 1 Whisk (for mixing wet ingredients)
- 1 spatula (for mixing batter)
- 1 Measuring Cup (for liquids)
- 1 measuring spoons (for spices, baking soda, baking powder)
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis grated
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins (for add-ins)
Instructions
Preheat the Oven & Prepare the Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Prepare the Zucchini
- Grate the zucchinis and squeeze out the excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Add Zucchini and Mix
- Stir in the grated zucchini, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
Fold in Optional Add-ins
- If using chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits, gently fold them into the batter.
Bake
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool & Slice
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Customizing Add-ins: You can add chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, raisins, or dried cranberries to make the bars even more exciting. Just fold them into the batter before baking.
- Sugar Substitutes: You can substitute brown sugar with coconut sugar or maple syrup for a more natural sweetener.
- Making It Vegan: For a vegan version, substitute the eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water) and use coconut oil instead of vegetable oil.
- Storing: Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw before eating or warm them in the microwave for a few seconds.