In the heart of Tennessee, there's a culinary gem that has captured the taste buds of locals and visitors alike: Tennessee Zucchini Bars. These delectable treats are a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a moist and tender zucchini bread base studded with sweet and succulent zucchini, all enveloped in a decadent cream cheese frosting. But that's not all! This article presents a collection of three irresistible zucchini bar recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and taste profiles. From the classic Tennessee Zucchini Bars to a gluten-free and a vegan version, these recipes offer something for everyone to savor and enjoy. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the versatility and deliciousness of zucchini in all its glory!
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST ZUCCHINI BARS
These are the best zucchini bars! They taste like a moist spice cake with a cream cheese frosting. You'll find cinnamon, shredded zucchini and carrots, and walnuts in these bars. This is one of the best zucchini recipes I can think of!
Provided by Miranda Couse
Categories Dessert
Time 49m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Grease a 17x11x1 or 15x10x1 pan.
- In a large bowl, add oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix with a hand mixer for 1 minute until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Whisk to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients in with the wet ingredients. Mix with a hand mixer on low until the dry ingredients are incorporated.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini and carrots.
- Fold in rolled oats and walnuts.
- Spread out on prepared pan. Place in the oven and bake for 24 minutes. Let cool completely and frost.
- In a large bowl, combine butter and cream cheese. Beat with the hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- 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.
- Spread on cooled bars with an offset spatula.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 351 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TENNESSEE'S ZUCCHINI BARS
TENNESSEE: Munch your way across the USA. Ann Walpole, the state of Tennessee is now represented. This recipe is from "Capitol Cookies" with recipes from every state and Washington, DC. This recipe was submitted by Bellevue United Methodist Women in Nashville, TN. Cathy Walker & Carolyn Becker, Chairpersons. Ann, if you make...
Provided by Bea L.
Categories Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. BARS: Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 9 x 13" pan. Cream butter & sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time. Stir in vanilla, flour & baking powder. Mix thoroughly. Stir in coconut, zucchini and walnuts. Spread evenly in a well greased 9 x 13" pan and bake on 350 for approximately 40 minutes. Frost while still warm.
- 2. CINNAMON FROSTING: Mix all ingredients together until smooth. Frost while warm and cut into bars.
CHOCOLATE CHIP ZUCCHINI BARS
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grate the zucchini and let drain in a bowl while preparing the rest of the recipe. You'll need 2 cups shredded zucchini.
- Cream together the butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Add in dry ingredients.
- Then fold in the 2 cups shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Place batter into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish that has been lightly sprayed with non stick cooking spray. Make sure the batter is spread to the edges of the pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until it starts to turn golden brown.
- Cool slightly and then slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2053 kcal, Fat 72 g, SaturatedFat 40 g, Cholesterol 176 mg, Sodium 2601 mg, Carbohydrate 305 g, Sugar 119 g, Protein 42 mg
TENNESSEE ZUCCHINI BARS
If you're a fan of the basic Zucchini Bread, you need to give this recipe a try. The Cinnamon Icing is a nice touch and adds a whole depth of flavor.
Provided by Bryson Hatfield
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Cream margarine, brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time. Stir in vanilla, flour and baking powder. Mix thoroughly. Stir in coconut, zucchini, and walnuts.
- 2. Spread batter evenly into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
- 3. Combine icing ingredients as listed; mix well. Spread on cooled bars.
CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BARS
Make and share this Chocolate Zucchini Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Daisy58
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 16 BARS, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. coat 13x9x2 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- in a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon and baking powder. set aside.
- in another large bowl, beat shortening, oil, sugar and egg on low speed until smooth. beat in sour cream and vanilla, then flour mixture. beat on medium for 2 minutes.fold in zucchini and chocolate.
- spread into pan. sprinkle nuts on top. bake 325 for 30 to 35 min or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. cool in pan on wire rack. to serve, cut into 16 bars.
EASY ZUCCHINI BARS
Light and moist, these flavorful zucchini spice bars have been a favorite fall treat in my family for ages. If I am taking them to a party, I will add a little cream cheese frosting, but I rarely have time to frost them at home before my family devours them!
Provided by Elizabeth Lhamon
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Beat sugar, oil, eggs, and salt together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Add zucchini and mix on low until blended. Add flour, baking soda, and cinnamon; beat until batter is smooth.
- Pour batter into an ungreased 8x12-inch baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out dry, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 374.2 mg, Sugar 20.4 g
FROSTED ZUCCHINI BARS
"I grow tons of zucchini in my garden-and this is a wonderful way to share it," says green thumb Sandi Laskowski of Rapid City, South Dakota. "These moist tender bars are topped with a yummy caramel cream cheese frosting. When I bring a plateful of them to work, they're always a hit!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 18 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil, applesauce and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; add to the egg mixture and mix well. Stir in zucchini, dates and walnuts. Spread into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a saucepan, heat caramels and water over low heat until caramels are melted, stirring occasionally. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add caramel mixture and salt; mix well. Spread over cooled bars.
Nutrition Facts :
ZUCCHINI BARS
This snack cake is so delicious that my family can eat the entire batch in one day! Very easy and moist.
Provided by AMISPKRIS
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, oil, sugar and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in the zucchini. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
- To make the frosting, blend together the margarine, cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over warm cake. Allow cake to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.1 calories, Carbohydrate 77.9 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 540 mg, Sugar 58.5 g
ZUCCHINI BARS
Here's another baking classic that belongs in everyone's recipe box. A clove-scented homemade frosting makes a good thing even better!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 9- or 8-inch square pan. In large bowl, mix brown sugar, butter, vanilla and egg. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon cloves. Stir in zucchini and nuts. Spread in pan.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In medium bowl, mix all frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Spread frosting over bars. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 75 mg
ZUCCHINI BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Yummy way to use up that over-abundance of zucchini from your garden. This makes about 2 dozen bars.
Provided by breezermom
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 2 dozen bars
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bars:.
- Combine oil, sugar, and eggs in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed until well blended.
- In another bowl, combine the flour and next 5 ingredients; stir well. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in zucchini.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased 15 x 10 x 1 inch jellyroll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack. Once cool, spread cream cheese frosting evenly over the top; cut into bars.
- Frosting:.
- Combine the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in a small mixing bowl; beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar, beating until the frosting is smooth. Spread on the cooled zucchini bars.
ZUCCHINI BARS
This time of year it seems we all have extra-large zucchini, which makes great bread and stuff. Here is a recipe to help you that is yummy for bars. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Peggy Benisch
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 35m
Yield 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease/flour a 13x9-inch baking pan.
- Beat eggs; add sugar and oil.
- Add the zucchini and vanilla; stir to mix well.
- Sift the dry ingredients together and add to the egg mixture.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until done.
- While the bars are baking, whip the butter and cream cheese until light; add vanilla and powdered sugar.
- Beat until fluffy, adding a *little* milk as needed if frosting is too thick.
- Spread frosting on top of the bars when they are cooled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.7, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 60.7, Sodium 541.2, Carbohydrate 79.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 58.5, Protein 5.1
Tips for Making Tennessee Zucchini Bars
- Use fresh zucchini. Fresh zucchini has the best flavor and texture. If you don't have fresh zucchini, you can use frozen zucchini that has been thawed and drained.
- Grate the zucchini finely. This will help the zucchini incorporate evenly into the batter and prevent the bars from being too dense.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the bars are cooked through.
- Let the bars cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion
Tennessee Zucchini Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for summer. They are a great way to use up fresh zucchini and are always a hit at potlucks and picnics. With their moist texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and creamy frosting, these bars are sure to be a favorite.
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