Zucchini Coffee Bars

Zucchini coffee bars are a delicious and creative way to incorporate vegetables into your dessert. The zucchini adds moisture and a subtle flavor, while the coffee gives a rich and aromatic twist to the bars.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Zucchini Coffee Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2640

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Zucchini
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Instant coffee granules
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 2 Eggs
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking dish.
2. Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant coffee, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the grated zucchini.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the bars to cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make the glaze.
11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars.
12. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 18g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.