Go Back
–+ servings
Aaliyah

Spiced Ginger Carrot and Zucchini Bars Delight Your Tastebuds!

Deliciously spiced bars made with grated carrots and zucchini, topped with a creamy lemon cream cheese frosting.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup grated zucchini about 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots and zucchini.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
  4. In a separate mixing bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and zucchini until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  8. While the bars are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until creamy and well combined.
  10. Once the bars are completely cool, spread the lemon cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • This recipe makes about 24 bars.
  • For a healthier twist, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
  • You can also add chopped nuts or raisins to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
  • For a dairy-free option, use a dairy-free cream cheese alternative and coconut oil in place of butter.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!