Blueberry Zucchini Squares
“I saw a bar recipe on a box of muffin mix using apple and lemon zest. I tried it from scratch with shredded zucchini and fresh blueberries instead. It’s a tasty combo.” —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
| 2dozen | 30minutes | 30minutes + cooling |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 2dozen | 30minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 30minutes + cooling |
Ingredients
- Blueberry Zucchini Squares
- 2 cups shredded zucchini do not pack
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp grated lemon zest
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2-1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour plus 2 tbsp, divided
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- Glaze
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp grated lemon zest
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/8 tsp salt
Portions: dozen
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Ingredients
Portions: dozen
Units:
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
- In a small bowl, combine zucchini, buttermilk, lemon zest and lemon juice; toss to combine. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. In another bowl, whisk 3-1/4 cups flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with zucchini mixture, mixing well after each addition. Toss blueberries with remaining flour; fold into batter.
- Transfer batter to prepared pan, spreading evenly (pan will be full). Bake 30-35 minutes or until light golden brown and a toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth; spread over top. Let stand until set.
Recipe Notes
Test Kitchen Tips
- If you don't have buttermilk in your fridge, make your own by mixing 1 to 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar into 1 cup of milk. Allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup!
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 270 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fibre), 3g protein.
