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Spiced Ginger Carrot

Moist Spiced Ginger Carrot Bars with Creamy Lemon Frosting

Delicious Spiced Ginger Carrot Bars with Creamy Lemon Frosting, a guilt-free dessert packed with veggies.
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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
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 2 cups Grated Carrots
  • 1 cup Grated Zucchini Squeeze excess moisture
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Honey Can swap for maple syrup
  • 2 large Eggs Vegan option: use flax eggs
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best flavor
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour mix
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can be used for vibrant flavor
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese At room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Enhances frosting flavor
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust for desired sweetness

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an ungreased baking pan.
  2. Mix the eggs, brown sugar, vegetable oil, honey, and vanilla in a bowl until fully blended.
  3. Fold in the grated carrots and zucchini.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and ground ginger.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes.
  7. Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Beat together the cream cheese, lemon zest, and powdered sugar until fluffy.
  9. Spread or pipe the frosting over the cooled bars.
  10. Slice into squares or rectangles and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Squeeze excess moisture from vegetables. Allow bars to cool completely before frosting.

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