Keto Zucchini Bars – All Day I Dream About Meals

Substances you want

• Zucchini: Properly, they’re zucchini bars in any case!
• Salt: It is advisable to salt the zucchini evenly to assist launch moisture earlier than including it to the bars.
• Almond flour: An excellent, finely floor almond flour is advisable for all keto baked items and these bars aren’t any exception.
• Sweetener: I like a brown sugar substitute like Brown Swerve within the bars. The frosting requires a powdered sweetener. See extra sweetener choices within the Knowledgeable Suggestions.
• Protein powder: Slightly whey protein or egg white protein powder provides these bars a lighter, virtually cake-like high quality.
• Oil: Virtually any oil or melted butter will work however I added some walnut oil they usually have been dreamy!
• Chopped nuts: You don’t have so as to add chopped nuts however they provide the bars some scrumptious texture.
• Cream cheese: The frosting is cream cheese based mostly, so ensure you soften it effectively!
• Caramel sauce: My keto caramel sauce is so good with these zucchini bars. The mixture is magical!
• Pantry staples: Eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, cinnamon.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Drain the zucchini: Place the zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Toss evenly to mix and let drain 1 hour, then squeeze extra moisture out of the zucchini.

2. Mix the moist components: In a big bowl, whisk collectively the eggs, oil, sweetener, and vanilla extract till clean. Stir within the zucchini till effectively mixed.

3. Add the dry components: Add the almond flour, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir till the batter is clean after which stir within the chopped nuts, if utilizing.

4. Bake the bars: Unfold the batter in a greased 9×9 inch steel baking pan. Bake at 350ºF for 15 to twenty minutes, till golden brown across the edges and the middle is simply barely agency to the contact. Take away and let cool within the pan.

5. Put together the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese with the caramel sauce till clean. Beat within the powdered sweetener and the caramel extract.

6. Frost the bars: Unfold over the cooled bars within the pan and reduce into 16 squares.

Knowledgeable Suggestions

Grate the zucchini earlier than measuring it out. And don’t pack it arduous into the cup, merely press in evenly. You don’t should squeeze each little bit of moisture out of the zucchini after it has drained, as these bars are supposed to be moist and tender.

It is best to have the ability to use any protein powder on this recipe, however collagen protein might change the consistency a bit of. They are going to be a bit of extra smooth and will take longer to bake via.

You can even make the bars with an everyday cream cheese frosting. Attempt making a half batch of the frosting from my Keto Carrot Cake!

Sweetener Choices:

You need to use any sweetener you want within the bars themselves. However do remember that utilizing simply allulose will trigger the bars to brown in a short time, particularly across the edges. So maintain your eye on them.

The frosting requires a powdered sweetener to have the proper construction and consistency.

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Zucchini Casserole

This Zucchini Casserole is a simple aspect dish that pairs completely with any keto meal. Naturally grain-free and low in carbohydrates, it options contemporary zucchini, cheddar, and parmesan, with a crispy topping. It’s a success with the entire household and a good way to make use of up that bounty of summer season squash.

Keto Korean Beef

This straightforward Keto Korean Beef is so filled with taste, your tastebuds will sing. It’s a scrumptious approach to serve zucchini noodles, and utilizing floor beef makes it further quick and straightforward.

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