Description
Lemon Zucchini Bars with Glaze are a refreshing dessert that beautifully combines the sweetness of zucchini with zesty lemon flavors. Each soft, moist bar is topped with a creamy glaze, making them an irresistible treat for summer gatherings or afternoon snacks. Perfect for sneaking in veggies while satisfying your sweet tooth, these bars are sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy the sunshine in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis (about 2 cups grated)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Grate the zucchinis and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and grated zucchini until fully blended.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth; drizzle over cooled bars before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg