Zucchini Oat Honey Walnut Squares

Ingredients

- 1 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups honey
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup walnut pieces

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare Baking Dish:
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish using a bit of shortening or non-stick spray. Set aside.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and honey until smooth.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully integrate them into the mixture.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.

5. Mix Ingredients Together:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until well blended.
- Fold in the grated zucchini, raisins, oats, and walnut pieces using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until evenly distributed.

6. Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.

7. Cool and Serve:
- Allow the squares to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before slicing them into squares.
- Serve warm or store in an airtight container once cooled completely.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
- PT20M
- 20 minutes

- Cooking Time:
- PT40M
- 40 minutes

Total Time

- PT60M
- 1 hour

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- Zucchini dessert
- Honey squares
- Oat walnut bars
- Spiced zucchini bake
- Easy dessert recipe
- Nutmeg treats
- Zucchini oats
- Quick cooking oats dessert
- Baking recipes
- Homemade dessert

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 3,400 total calories

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