Caramel Frosted Zucchini Bars
Delicious and creative sweet bars featuring grated zucchini, topped with a luscious caramel frosting. Perfect for any gathering!
Ingredients
For the Bars
- 2 cups grated zucchini, well-drained Make sure to squeeze out excess liquid.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour You can substitute half for whole wheat flour.
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Frosting
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Grate 2 cups of zucchini, then squeeze out the excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
Mixing
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir gently to combine, making sure not to overmix. Fold in the grated zucchini.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Frosting
- While the bars are cooling, whisk together the caramel sauce and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once the bars are completely cooled, drizzle the caramel frosting over the top, cut into squares, and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. Freezes well for up to 3 months.