Lightened Zucchini Bars Recipe

Name: Lightened Zucchini Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: ¾ cup egg substitute; ¾ cup packed brown sugar; ¾ cup sugar; 3 tablespoons canola oil (1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 2 cups grated zucchini (This is a little mor); 2 cups whole wheat flour; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup toasted walnuts, chopped; 4 ounces light cream cheese; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

¾ cup egg substitute
¾ cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup sugar
3 tablespoons canola oil (1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 2 cups grated zucchini (This is a little mor)
2 cups whole wheat flour
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
4 ounces light cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Spray 10-by-14-inch (jellyroll) pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3
Set aside.
4
In medium-largish bowl, beat egg substitute or whites for about a minute.
5
Add sugars and oil and beat again.
6
Beat in vanilla, buttermilk, and zucchini; set aside.
7
In medium bowl, combine flours, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and walnuts, mix well.
8
Add flour mixture to egg mixture and mix quickly, just until moistened.
9
Do not over-mix.
10
Spoon mixture into prepared pan and bake about 20 minutes, or until light brown around edges and top springs back when pressed lightly with a finger.
11
For frosting: Mix cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth.
12
Spread on zucchini bars when cool or slightly warm.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup egg substitute, ¾ cup packed brown sugar, ¾ cup sugar, 3 tablespoons canola oil (1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 2 cups grated zucchini (This is a little mor), and more.

Yes, Lightened Zucchini Bars falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lightened Zucchini Bars

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