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Carrot Zucchini Bars With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Sneak in extra veggies with these delicious and moist Carrot Zucchini Bars! Made with a hint of warming ginger and topped with a tangy lemon cream cheese frosting, these bars are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser – kids and adults alike will devour them! Optional walnuts add a delightful crunch. Get the recipe now!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 112.1 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Carrot Zucchini Bars With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

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How to Make Carrot Zucchini Bars With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, ¾ cup packed light brown sugar, ½ cup vegetable oil, ¼ cup honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Don't worry about brown sugar clumps; they'll dissolve.
  3. Grate 1 cup carrots and 1 cup zucchini. Add to the wet ingredients along with ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional). Fold gently to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and ½ teaspoon baking soda.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
  9. For the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together 4 ounces cream cheese (softened), 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 1 tablespoon butter (softened) with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  10. Spread or pipe the frosting evenly over the cooled bars. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

7g

Carbs

4g

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Weeknight 60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion For Large Groups Desserts Vegetables Kid Friendly Vegetarian Dietary Low Sodium Low In Something Carrots Squash Taste Mood Sweet Number Of Servings Zucchini