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Blueberry, Banana, Carrot and Zucchini Squares

With an abundance of fresh summer fruit and veggies in my house, I knew I wanted to do some baking. I could not decide between banana bread or zucchini muffins or blueberry muffins. My indecisiveness led to this delicious combination of everything. These Blueberry, Banana Carrot and Zucchini Squares are not to be missed.

blueberry, banana, carrot zucchini squares

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 summer produce is at its peak, this is the perfect recipe. I’ve used very little sugar in this recipe. So, it’s basically like eating a salad. Ha! 

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Blueberry, banana carrot & zucchini squares

 

I’ve tried experimenting with different flours for baking without much luck. I find using almond flour tends to give bread 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? These bites of goodness are definitely moist and taste even better the second day. They can also be cut and frozen to enjoy later.

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Variations

Go a little nuts! Some slivered almonds or chopped walnuts would be a great addition. MIni chocolate chips would also be a tasty add in.

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As I could not decide between muffins and bread, I mixed it up a bit with easy to eat squares. Perfect for a post-workout snack or afternoon pick-me-up snack. Loaded with fruits and veggies you can’t go wrong! The whole family will enjoy these healthy treats.

Blueberry, Banana, Carrot and Zucchini Squares
Yield: 10

Blueberry, Banana, Carrot and Zucchini Squares

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

the tastiest way to bake up summer fruit and veggies. Use up your bananas, blueberries, carrot and zucchini in one delish treat

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
© Deborah Brooks
Cuisine: american / Category: muffins
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About Deborah Brooks

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.

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  6. Kim G says

    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!

  8. Darlene says

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

  12. Jenn says

    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!

  19. Coco says

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

  21. Renée @runlaugheatpie says

    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!

  22. Maria says

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

  24. The Accidental Marathoner says

    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!

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