Description
These Homemade Blueberry Zucchini Bars are a delightful combination of sweet blueberries and tender zucchini sandwiched between layers of buttery crumbly crust. Perfect for a summer treat or a sweet snack!
Ingredients
Scale
For the filling:
- 4 cups zucchini, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3 cups blueberries
For the crust and topping:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
- Prepare and Cook the Zucchini Filling – Preheat the oven. Cook zucchini with lemon juice until tender. Add sugar and mix well.
- Combine Blueberries with the Filling – Add blueberries to the zucchini mixture from Step 1 and stir gently.
- Make the Crumb Mixture – Combine flour, brown sugar, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and butter to make a crumbly mixture.
- Assemble the Bars – Press crumb mixture into the pan, spread filling, and top with remaining crumbs.
- Bake and Cool – Bake for 40 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- You can store these bars in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top for a decadent dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Blueberry Zucchini Bars, Homemade Bars, Dessert Recipe, Summer Treat
