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Spiced Ginger Carrot and Zucchini Bars

Delicious Spiced Ginger Carrot and Zucchini Bars You’ll Love

A delightful treat combining carrots and zucchini, these Spiced Ginger Carrot and Zucchini Bars are moist and topped with tangy lemon cream cheese frosting.
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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: Desserts
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Oil can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup Honey maple syrup for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure for best results
  • 1 cup Carrots freshly grated
  • 1 medium Zucchini squeeze out excess liquid
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts optional, can use pecans or omit
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour spoon-and-level method recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger fresh grated ginger for more flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure freshness
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sifted for smooth texture
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh juice preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest fresh zest enhances flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, oil, honey, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Gently fold in the grated carrots and squeezed zucchini into the wet ingredients.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground ginger, and baking soda.
  5. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding carefully with a spatula.
  6. Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
  7. Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until the edges are light golden brown.
  8. Once baked, let cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least one hour.
  9. Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until fluffy.
  10. Spread the lemon cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Always squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini to avoid sogginess. Bring cream cheese and eggs to room temperature for the best texture.

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