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Spiced Ginger Carrot and Zucchini Bars

Delicious Spiced Ginger Carrot and Zucchini Bars You’ll Love

Experience the delightful balance of flavors in Spiced Ginger Carrot and Zucchini Bars, a nutritious dessert that satisfies your sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 2 cups finely grated carrots
  • 1 cup finely grated zucchini squeeze out excess moisture
  • 1 cup brown sugar coconut sugar is a great substitute
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola oil, melted coconut oil is a delicious option
  • 1/4 cup honey or substitute with maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking pan
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather your ingredients.
  2. Whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, vegetable oil, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Fold in finely grated carrots and squeezed zucchini into the egg mixture.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, ground ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for approximately 25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the bars completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the lemon cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese with lemon juice and zest until fluffy.
  10. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars and cut into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Squeeze out moisture from grated zucchini and carrots; allow bars to cool completely before frosting.

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