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Spiced Ginger Carrot and Zucchini Bars with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

A delightful blend of flavors and textures, these bars are perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar tightly packed
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups grated carrot
  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups regular flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 package reduced-fat cream cheese 8 oz
  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you prepare the batter.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the lightly beaten eggs, brown sugar, canola oil, honey, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Fold in the grated carrots and zucchini along with the chopped walnuts.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground ginger, and baking soda. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. In a mixing bowl, beat together the reduced-fat cream cheese, icing sugar, and lemon zest until smooth.
  7. Once the bars have cooled, spread an even layer of frosting over top and cut into squares or rectangles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

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