Description
These delightful Zucchini Carrot Bars are moist, sweet, and topped with a tangy Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Canola oil or coconut oil
- Honey
- Vanilla
- Shredded carrot
- Shredded zucchini
- White whole wheat unbleached flour
- Baking powder
- Ground ginger
- Cinnamon
- Baking soda
- Cream cheese frosting with lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the brown sugar, eggs, oil, honey, and vanilla until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded carrots and zucchini.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting mixed with lemon zest.
Notes
For an extra touch, you can sprinkle chopped nuts or raisins into the batter before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Zucchini Carrot Bars, Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting, dessert, baking, healthy treats