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Spiced Ginger Carrot and Zucchini Bars with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Spiced Ginger Carrot and Zucchini Bars with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
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Looking for a deliciously wholesome treat? These Spiced Ginger Carrot and Zucchini Bars with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful combination of cozy spices and fresh flavors. Perfect for any occasion, these bars incorporate grated carrots and zucchini, making them a nutritious dessert that both kids and adults will love. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, they come together quickly and can be made ahead of time for stress-free enjoyment. The zesty lemon cream cheese frosting adds the perfect finishing touch, making each bite irresistible!

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 (or your choice of nuts)
  • 1 1/2 cups flour (gluten-free option available)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • For the Frosting: reduced-fat cream cheese, icing sugar, lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8 inch baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the beaten eggs, brown sugar, canola oil, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the grated carrot, zucchini, and chopped walnuts.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ground ginger, and baking soda before gradually adding to the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. For the frosting, beat together cream cheese, icing sugar, and lemon zest until smooth.
  7. Once cooled completely, frost the bars and cut into squares.

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