Zucchini Carrot Bars With Lemon Icing Recipe

These delicious Zucchini Carrot Lemon Bars are incredibly moist and packed with vitamins thanks to the grated zucchini and carrots! A burst of zesty lemon icing perfectly complements the subtly sweet spice cake. A healthier dessert option the whole family will love!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 176.4 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Zucchini Carrot Bars With Lemon Icing

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Zucchini Carrot Bars With Lemon Icing

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How to Make Zucchini Carrot Bars With Lemon Icing

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, combine 1 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
  4. Add 2 cups grated zucchini and 1 cup grated carrots to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  9. **Lemon Icing:** In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
  10. Frost the cooled bars with the lemon icing.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

55g

Fat

14g

Carbs

7g