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Broccoli and Feta Brownie Bars — Savory Snack Squares Perfect for Lunchboxes Pinterest recipe pin

Broccoli and Feta Brownie Bars

Savory, dense broccoli and feta bars baked until set — portable snack squares that slice like brownies and work for lunches or party platters.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups broccoli florets about 10 ounces, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup crumbled feta about 4 ounces
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup almond meal
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon milk optional, to adjust texture
Optional additions
  • 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes optional
  • 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeños optional

Equipment

  • 1 8×8-inch baking pan
  • 1 Rimmed sheet pan for roasting
  • 1 Food processor (or sharp knife for chopping)
  • 1 Wire rack

Method
 

Roast broccoli
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment; toss broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt, spread in a single layer, and roast 10–12 minutes until edges brown lightly; cool 5 minutes.
Prepare batter
  1. Lower oven to 350°F and grease or line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment; transfer roasted broccoli to a food processor and pulse 6–8 times until small pieces form but not a puree.
  2. In a large bowl whisk 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard until combined; stir in 1 cup crumbled feta and 1/3 cup grated Parmesan, then fold in pulsed broccoli.
Combine dry ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl whisk 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup almond meal, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; fold dry ingredients into the broccoli-cheese mixture and add 1 tablespoon milk only if the batter seems too dry.
Bake
  1. Spread batter evenly into the prepared 8×8 pan and smooth the top; bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs; cool in the pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool another 20–30 minutes before slicing into 12 bars.
Finish
  1. Optional: for a crispier top, broil 1–2 minutes at the end of baking watching closely; store cooled bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days or freeze individually for up to 3 months.

Notes

Roast the broccoli first to reduce moisture; if using frozen broccoli, thaw and squeeze dry before proceeding. Taste the batter before adding extra salt — feta is already salty. Cool the bars thoroughly before slicing for clean edges; to double the recipe bake in a 9×13-inch pan for 35–40 minutes.