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Blueberry, Banana, Carrot and Zucchini Squares

07/30/2018 by Deborah Brooks

With an abundance of fresh summer fruit and veggies in my house these days, I knew I wanted to do some baking this week. I could not decide whether I wanted to bake banana bread or zucchini muffins or blueberry muffins. My indecisiveness led to this delicious combination of everything. Today I am sharing these Blueberry, Banana Carrot and Zucchini Squares with you. Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday.

Blueberry, banana, carrot and zucchini squares

Blueberry, Banana, Carrot and Zucchini Squares

With all of the summer fruit and veggies in great supply, there is no need to settle for just one or even two. This is basically a use up everything in your fridge recipe. Because everything is so ripe and tasty, I’ve used very little sugar in this recipe. So it’s basically like eating a salad. LOL

Blueberry, banana, carrot and zucchini squares

I’ve tried experimenting with different flours for baking without much luck. I find using almond flour tends to give breads and muffins a heavy, dense texture. For these Blueberry, Banana, Carrot and Zucchini Squares I used regular white flour. Feel free to substitute with your flour of choice.

Blueberry, banana, carrot and zucchini squares

Some people tend not to like the word “moist” but seriously baked goods are supposed to be moist right? The Blueberry, Banana, Carrot and Zucchini Squares are definitely moist and taste even better the second day. They can also be cut and frozen to enjoy later.

Use up all of your #summer fruits and veggies in one delish treat #healthyEats #MeatlessMonday

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Blueberry, Banana, Carrot and Zucchini Squares

Category: Breakfast, Meatless Monday, Recipes

Servings: 10

Blueberry, banana, carrot and zucchini squares

Ingredients

  • 1 extra large egg
  • 1/4 C brown sugar
  • 1/3 C vegetable oil
  • 1/2 C of sour cream or Greek Yogurt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 C flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 Tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 large very ripe banana-smashed
  • 1 C fresh blueberries
  • 3/4 C shredded zucchini
  • 3/4 C shredded carrots
  • 1/2 C chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350
  2. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray
  3. In a large mixing bowl add: egg, sugar, oil, sour cream and vanilla whisk to combine
  4. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and mix to combine
  5. Add carrots, zucchini, bananas
  6. Sprinkle a bit of flour onto the blueberries before adding them into the mix
  7. Gently combine
  8. Pour into baking pan
  9. Bake for 25 min, cool and serve
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As I could not decide between muffins and bread, I went with squares to mix it up a bit. Perfect for a post workout snack or afternoon pick me up snack. Loaded with fruits and veggies you can’t go wrong!

Tell me, how do you like to use up your summer fruits and veggies? Ever combine them like this?

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Hi I'm Deborah! I spend my days successfully raising a husband & 2 teens in the VA/DC area. I am a lover of all things running & fitness. As a life long vegetarian, I've always been passionate about healthy living & exercise. Looking for partners in crime, I started my own chapter of Moms Run This Town (MRTT) which has grown to over 700 members. I've met so many amazing women who inspire me daily to keep moving forward. You can usually find me running with my crew and training for the next crazy adventure they talked me into. I love to keep up to date on new running & fitness trends. I definitely choose my running gear based on color and love to express my fashion sense while exercising.

Comments

  1. Annmarie says

    07/30/2018 at 4:54 am

    YUM! I LOVE this flavor combo – looks delicious!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/30/2018 at 7:24 am

      Thanks! I was excited that it came out so well

  2. patrick@looneyforfoo.dom says

    07/30/2018 at 6:37 am

    I love seeing all the veggie specs in these! great decision on combining all the things in these bars!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/30/2018 at 7:26 am

      So do I! They were delicious

  3. Maureen @ Maureen Gets Real says

    07/30/2018 at 6:43 am

    I would never think to combine all of these fruits and veggies together but I can see how they would all work well together.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/30/2018 at 7:27 am

      I was feeling indecisive and just went for it!

  4. Farrah says

    07/30/2018 at 7:04 am

    This sounds so good! Gotta love “everything in your fridge” recipes–yay for no waste! :]

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/30/2018 at 7:28 am

      Yes exactly!

  5. Barrie Mooney says

    07/30/2018 at 7:19 am

    These look delish! I love that you used veggies and fruit in here for a desssert/breakfast!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/30/2018 at 7:30 am

      Thanks! They are perfect for breakfast or a snack. Not too sweet at all and very healthy

  6. Kim G says

    07/30/2018 at 7:25 am

    Yummy! This would be perfect for breakfast. I’m allergic to carrots so I would have to omit those but I’m sure it will taste just as good!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/30/2018 at 7:37 am

      yup just add more zucchini or even yellow squash!

  7. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

    07/30/2018 at 8:03 am

    YUM! I’ve got all kind of zucchini in the garden to make this with!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/30/2018 at 9:05 am

      Fabulous! Hope you enjoy it

  8. Darlene says

    07/30/2018 at 8:43 am

    You post the most interesting combinations. As I’ve said before, if I ever cook, I’ll be checking these out.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/30/2018 at 9:06 am

      Ha thanks this one is super easy-you can do it

  9. wendy says

    07/30/2018 at 9:06 am

    I love how you incorporated zucchini into this recipe! Sounds delicious!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/30/2018 at 9:11 am

      Thanks I just could not decide what to make and I had a bunch of produce to use up

  10. Abbey Sharp says

    07/30/2018 at 9:46 am

    Tasty way to get all your veggies in! Love this recipe

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/30/2018 at 11:13 am

      Thanks I do too

  11. Becca | Rabbit Food Runner says

    07/30/2018 at 10:22 am

    I JUST made something like this yesterday for a potluck! I used almond flour and veganized it, but I love how we’re on the same page with using summer veggies! 🙂

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/30/2018 at 11:16 am

      Yes a great way to use them up for sure

  12. Jenn says

    07/30/2018 at 10:41 am

    What a combination of flavors! I am always so impressed by how you combine different things and come up with some really great results!

    Right now, we are still eating all our berries and cherries and melons like they are going out of style. I don’t think they would even make it into batter if we tried LOL!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/30/2018 at 11:17 am

      all of the berries are so fresh and sweet right now for sure

  13. Sarah says

    07/30/2018 at 12:04 pm

    Totally on the same page this week with zucchini and blueberries!!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/30/2018 at 5:18 pm

      They are a fun combination!

  14. Kimberly Hatting says

    07/30/2018 at 12:52 pm

    I love all the blueberries in this! This looks like an easy baking adventure and sounds tasty 😉

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/30/2018 at 5:19 pm

      Yes easy and tasty. Also a great way to sneak in some veggies

  15. Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness says

    07/30/2018 at 2:44 pm

    I love the combo of fruits & veggies that you used in here! Using mashed ripe banana as a binder in bars is one of my go-to ingredients.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/30/2018 at 5:19 pm

      Thanks! Yes bananas are a fantastic base for sure

  16. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

    07/30/2018 at 5:48 pm

    I love the combinations you come up with!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/30/2018 at 6:38 pm

      Thanks so much!

  17. Kelly says

    07/30/2018 at 6:59 pm

    I love all of the fruits and vegetables in here. Looks delish!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/30/2018 at 8:08 pm

      Thanks so much!

  18. Emily @Sinful Nutrition says

    07/30/2018 at 7:53 pm

    Such a great way to put those zucchini to good use during the summer! These sound delicious!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/30/2018 at 8:09 pm

      thanks I love to find new ways to use veggies in baked goods

  19. Coco says

    07/30/2018 at 9:32 pm

    My husband loved the zucchini muffins. I bet he’d like these too. Why do you flour the blueberries first?

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/31/2018 at 11:18 am

      So you flour the fresh blueberries slightly and they will not all sink to the bottom 🙂

  20. Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says

    07/31/2018 at 10:43 am

    Yum, I love the combo of fruits & veggies! Can’t wait to make it!!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/31/2018 at 11:19 am

      Thanks it is one of my new faves for sure

  21. Renée @runlaugheatpie says

    07/31/2018 at 10:47 am

    Yum!! way to combine all these great flavors! I was planning on going to the market this upcoming weekend – hopefully I can score some cheaper blueberries than what we have in the grocery store at the moment. Man you always make me want to try new recipes! I need more days in the week!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/31/2018 at 11:19 am

      Well that’s a good thing! 🙂

  22. Maria says

    07/31/2018 at 1:47 pm

    This looks like such a healthy treat. And a great way to use that summer produce! I bet my kids would like it too.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/31/2018 at 2:43 pm

      Thanks it’s an easy way to hide some veggies from them too!

  23. vicki says

    07/31/2018 at 3:57 pm

    This sounds like the best of all three!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/31/2018 at 4:21 pm

      I really liked how they all came together thanks

  24. The Accidental Marathoner says

    07/31/2018 at 5:39 pm

    Wow–I would never think to mix fruits and vegetables in a recipe like this. That must make an amazing combination of flavors and textures. With the kids out of the house, I don’t bake much these days. This one sounds like a keeper!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      08/01/2018 at 8:00 am

      Thanks! I was feeling indecisive and just threw them all in and it turned out fab

  25. Deanna Segrave-Daly says

    07/31/2018 at 8:48 pm

    I love that you got everything going on in there!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      08/01/2018 at 8:03 am

      Thanks! They all seemed to blend so well together

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