Description
Indulge in the delightful Spiced Ginger Carrot and Zucchini Bars topped with zesty Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting. These moist, flavorful bars combine the warmth of ginger with the natural sweetness of carrots and zucchini, making them a perfect choice for any gathering or a cozy night at home. Easy to prepare and packed with nutritious ingredients, these bars are not just a treat but a guilt-free indulgence. Whether served warm with tea or as a lunchbox snack, they bring vibrant flavors to your table.
Ingredients
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- 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 walnuts (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 8 oz package reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix beaten eggs, brown sugar, canola oil, honey, and vanilla until blended.
- Stir in grated carrot and zucchini.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, ground ginger, and baking soda; mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chopped walnuts if desired.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before frosting with mixed cream cheese, icing sugar, and lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg