Description
Savor these delicious carrot zucchini bars topped with light lemon cream cheese frosting A perfect treat for any occasion 154 chars
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup grated zucchini
1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together the sugars, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gently fold in the grated carrots and zucchini into your wet mixture.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
While the bars are baking, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Once the bars have cooled, spread the lemon cream cheese frosting over the top, slice into squares, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Fat: 6 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Fiber: 1.5 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
