Description
Indulge in the delightful Spiced Ginger Carrot and Zucchini Bars with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect blend of wholesome vegetables and vibrant flavors. These moist bars combine the natural sweetness of carrots and zucchini with aromatic spices, creating a delicious treat for any occasion. Topped with a creamy lemon frosting, they offer a refreshing finish that will leave you wanting more. Ideal for snacks, desserts, or even breakfast, these bars not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also sneak in some nutritious goodies!
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 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 chopped walnuts
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 8 oz reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, brown sugar, canola oil, honey, and vanilla; mix well.
- Stir in grated carrot, zucchini, and walnuts until evenly incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, ground ginger; gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased baking pan; bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, beat together cream cheese and icing sugar; stir in lemon zest.
- Once bars are cool, frost generously and cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider mixing in cinnamon or nutmeg. Ensure to grate carrots and zucchini finely for perfect texture. You can substitute walnuts with pecans or omit them entirely for nut-free options.