Zoa Bars (Zucchini Oatmeal Apple)

Zucchini, apples, and oatmeal come together in these delicious bars. They are perfect for a snack or a quick breakfast.

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup soybean oil
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups pureed zucchini
• 2 cups chopped raw apple
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 cup flour
• 1 cup whole-wheat flour
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• 2 cup rolled oats
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Glaze:

• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp. milk
• 3 Tbsp. margarine
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Directions:

Beat together soybean oil, brown sugar, and eggs. Add zucchini, apple, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix remaining ingredients together and then add to zucchini-apple mixture. Spread in greased jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes.

Glaze: Combine all ingredients over medium heat until smooth and sugar is dissolved. Do not boil. While bars are hot, pierce bars with a fork and pour glaze over bars. When cool, cut into squares. Makes about 3 dozen.

By Robin from Washington, IA