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Spiced Ginger Carrot and Zucchini Bars Delight You!

Deliciously spiced bars made with carrots and zucchini, topped with a creamy lemon cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups grated carrots about 3 medium carrots
  • 1 cup grated zucchini about 1 medium zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened (for frosting)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for frosting
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice for frosting
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest for frosting

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots and zucchini.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
  4. In a separate mixing bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and zucchini.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
  8. While the bars are cooling, prepare the frosting by beating together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until well combined and creamy.
  10. Once the bars are completely cooled, spread the lemon cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
  • You can substitute the zucchini with grated apples for a different twist.
  • For a spicier kick, increase the ground ginger or add a pinch of nutmeg.

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