Ingredients
- 2 cups finely grated zucchini (excess moisture squeezed out)
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup granulated erythritol or keto sweetener
- 1/4 cup brown sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 2/3 cup brown sugar substitute (for frosting)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 cup powdered erythritol
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Grate zucchini finely and squeeze out excess moisture using a towel.
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, coconut flour, sweeteners, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in zucchini to form a thick batter.
- Spread batter evenly in prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow bars to cool completely.
- For frosting, melt butter in a saucepan, add brown sugar substitute, and cook until dissolved.
- Add heavy cream and simmer gently, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Whisk in powdered erythritol until smooth and spreadable.
- Spread frosting over cooled bars and let it set before slicing.
Notes
- Squeeze zucchini thoroughly to prevent soggy bars.
- Do not overbake to keep bars moist.
- Add nuts like walnuts or pecans for texture.
- Substitute coconut oil and coconut cream for dairy-free option.
- Store in refrigerator up to 5 days.
- Freeze unfrosted bars for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg