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Zucchini Banana Bars

Grab some fresh zucchini from your garden, the farm stand or your grocery store. These Zucchini Banana Bars with a creamy cinnamon glaze are begging to be made!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 222 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Bars:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large bananas
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
For the glaze:
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoons milk

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with sugar, egg and vanilla. Add in bananas, and mix until mashed (I use the beater blade on my electric mixer). Add flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Beat until combined (about 1-2 minutes). Fold in zucchini.
  2. Pour batter into a 13x9 baking pan that has been sprayed with non-stick baking spray.
  3. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes (until edges brown and pull from sides).
  4. Cool completely before adding glaze.
  5. For the glaze, whisk together the sugar, cinnamon and milk until smooth. Pour over cooled cake. Store loosely covered for up to 3 days at room temperature.

Notes

  • How to shred zucchini. Place the bottom of a box grater into a large bowl. Press the zucchini into the grater and pull downward creating long shreds.
  • Food processor option. A food processor with a grating attachment can also be used to shred zucchini. Just be careful not to over process or you'll end up with zucchini puree!
  • Storing zucchini. Use shredded zucchini right away or transfer to a freezer bag to store in the freezer for later use.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 156mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 25g (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 222kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 156mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 25g 50%

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