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Peanut Butter Zucchini Squares

These Peanut Butter Zucchini Squares are moist peanut butter squares full of shredded zucchini and carrots and topped with a cream cheese frosting.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 6 mins
Servings: 9 bars
Calories: 658 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Squares
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 cup zucchini shredded
  • 1/4 cup carrots shredded
Frosting
  • 1/2 cup salted butter room temperature
  • 8 oz. cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Squares
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Grease a 11×7 baking pan. I lined with parchment paper and sprayed with non-stick cooking spray as well. That makes it easier for me to pull the bars out to cut.
  2. In a large bowl, add oil, granulated and brown sugar, peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla. Mix with a hand mixer on medium until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, add in flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir together with a spatula.
  4. Combined the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients. Mix with a hand mixer on low until the dry ingredients are incorporated.
  5. Add in the zucchini and carrots and stir until thoroughly incorporated.
  6. Pour out onto a prepared pan. Spread out evenly with a spatula.
  7. Place in the oven and bake for 45 – 47 minutes or until done. Place a toothpick into the center of the squares, if it comes out with moist crumbs it’s done. If batter comes out, let it bake longer.
  8. Let cool and frost.
Frosting
  1. In a large bowl, combine butter and cream cheese. Beat with the hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  2. Add in vanilla and powdered sugar. Mix on low until the powdered sugar is well incorporated. Turn mixer on high and mix for an additional minute or two.
  3. Spread on cooled bars.

Nutrition Information

Calories 658kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Cholesterol 91mg (30%) Sodium 565mg (24%) Potassium 284mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 52g (104%) Vitamin A 1330IU (27%) Vitamin C 2.6mg (3%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 658

% Daily Value*

Calories 658kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 70g 23%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 565mg 24%
Potassium 284mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 52g 104%
Vitamin A 1330IU 27%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.