Description
A delightful dessert featuring grated zucchini, rolled oats, and a crispy topping that even picky eaters will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis, squeezed dry)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Combine the grated zucchini with the sugars and melted butter in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
- Whisk together the flour, rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
For a lighter version, reduce the sugars by half. For vegan options, substitute eggs with a flaxseed meal mixture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg