Description
Bright, moist, and full of fresh flavor, these Lemon Zucchini Bars with Glaze are a perfect way to use garden zucchini. Soft, cake-like texture with a sweet-tart lemon glaze that makes every bite sunshine in dessert form.
Ingredients
2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Zest of 1 large lemon
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Fold in zucchini, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir into wet mixture until just combined.
5. Spread batter in pan. Bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice to make glaze.
7. Pour glaze over warm bars, let cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Do not over-drain the zucchini—its moisture keeps the bars tender.
You can substitute lime for lemon for a fun variation.
For extra indulgence, add 1/2 cup blueberries to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg