Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mix together the grated carrots, grated zucchini, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in another bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- 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.
- Allow the bars to cool completely.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to make the frosting in a small bowl.
- Spread the lemon frosting over the cooled bars.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Squeeze excess moisture from the zucchini to avoid a soggy crumb. Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: carrot, zucchini, dessert, bars, lemon frosting, veggie treat