Ingredients for Lightened Zucchini Bars
- Egg Substitute
- Brown Sugar
- Sugar
- Canola Oil
- Whole Wheat Flour
- All Purpose Flour
- Ground Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- Light Cream Cheese
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
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How to Make Lightened Zucchini Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 10x14 inch baking pan.
- In a medium-large bowl, beat 1 cup egg substitute (or 4 large egg whites) for 1 minute.
- Add 1 cup granulated sugar and ½ cup packed brown sugar; beat well.
- Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ cup buttermilk, and 2 cups grated zucchini.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup chopped walnuts.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting: Beat together 4 ounces cream cheese (softened), ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 cups powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled zucchini bars.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
91g
Fat
8g
Carbs
10g