Lemon Zucchini Bars

This recipe is for Lemon Zucchini Bars, a delicious and healthy snack option. These bars are packed with nutrients and flavor, and are perfect for on-the-go snacking.

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 ¾ cups grated zucchini
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• ⅓ cup confectioners’ sugar for decoration

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.

2. In a large bowl, mix together 1 1/4 cups white sugar, 1 cup vegetable oil, 3 eggs, 2 tsp lemon zest, and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice.

3. Stir in 1 3/4 cups grated zucchini until combined.

4. In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt.

5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients until everything is combined – mix in 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans at this point if desired.

6. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out cleanly.. Allow to cool before sprinkling with approximately ⅓ cup confectioners’ sugar sifted over the top – cut into bars when ready to serve

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 191
• Fat: 10 g
• Saturated fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated fat: 8.5 g
• Trans fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 24 g
• Sugar: 14 g
• Fiber: 1.3g
• Protein 3.3g
• Cholesterol 33mg

How do you know if your lemon bars are done?

There are a few ways to tell if your lemon bars are done. The first is the wiggle test – when you jiggle the pan, the curd should wiggle like firm Jell-O. If it’s looser than that, the bars will fall apart when you cut them. If it doesn’t wiggle at all, then they might be overcooked and grainy. Another way to tell is by looking at the color of the curd. It should be a light golden brown – if it’s too dark, then it means the bars are overcooked. Finally, you can insert a toothpick into the center of the pan. If it comes out clean, then the bars are done; if not, then they need to be cooked for longer.

How do you know when lemon squares are done?

When baking lemon squares, the cook should use the “wiggle test” to check if they are done. This test is performed by jiggling the pan; if the curd wiggles like firm jello, then the bars are finished baking. If the curd does not wiggle at all, then the bars might be overcooked and grainy.

How do you make zucchini bars?

To make zucchini bars, you will need to combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir this mixture into the sugar mixture. Then, mix in the zucchini. Once everything is combined, spread the batter evenly into a prepared pan. Bake in a preheated oven until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the bars, 20 to 25 minutes.

What happens if you over bake lemon bars?

If you over bake lemon bars, it can actually cause your lemon curd to curdle and give you an almost grainy texture. Make sure to watch your lemon bars and take them out of the oven when they pass the “jiggle test” – they should jiggle like firm jello when they are done.

Why are my lemon bars foamy?

If you find your lemon bars bake up with a white, foamy layer on top, this is totally normal! According to Sally, this is a layer of air bubbles from the eggs rising to the surface.

The egg whites in the recipe are what help to create that light and fluffy texture in the lemon bars. As they bake, the egg whites rise to the surface and form a foamy layer. This is perfectly normal and nothing to be concerned about.