Carrot Zucchini Bars

By srumbel

Moist, flavorful bar that goes together easily.
Recipe on HoosierHomemade.com

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour, all purpose
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 cups carrots, cleaned and shredded
• 1 cup zucchini, cleaned and shredded
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup oil, canola
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Cream Cheese Frosting
• 4 oz Cream Cheese, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 13x9 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and dust with flour
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and baking soda
In a medium bowl, combine all other ingredients
Add carrot mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until combined
Spread evenly into prepared pan
Baked at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
Remove from oven and cool completely

Cream Cheese Frosting

In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until soft, gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with vanilla until desired consistency.
Cut bars and frost
Serves: 36 bars
Notes
Be sure to shred carrots and zucchini finely in the food processor or use a grater. To prevent raisins from sticking together, add a pinch of flour to the raisins and toss to coat before adding to the recipe.