Carrot and Zucchini Bars With Citrus Icing Recipe

Name: Carrot and Zucchini Bars With Citrus Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ¾ cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon ginger; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 1 ½ cups shredded carrots; 1 cup shredded unpeeled zucchini; ½ cup raisins; ½ cup chopped walnuts; ½ cup watkins original grapeseed oil; ¼ cup honey; 1 teaspoon watkins double-strength vanilla; 1 teaspoon watkins butter flavor extract; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; ½ cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons orange juice; ½ teaspoon watkins lemon extract

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ginger
¼ teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 ½ cups shredded carrots
1 cup shredded unpeeled zucchini
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup watkins original grapeseed oil
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon watkins double-strength vanilla
1 teaspoon watkins butter flavor extract
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
½ teaspoon watkins lemon extract

1
To make icing, combine all ingredients in a small bowl, beat until smooth.
2
Set aside.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4
For bars, combine first five ingredients in large mixing bowl; mix well and set aside.
5
In another large bowl, combine remaining ingredients; mix well.
6
Add carrot mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until combined.
7
Spread batter in a lightly greased 13 x 9-inch/33 x 23-cm baking dish.
8
Bake at 350F/180 degrees C for 25 minutes or until bars test done.
9
Place on wire rack and cool completely.
10
Frost with icing.
11
Cover and store in refrigerator.

862

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon ginger, and more.

Yes, Carrot and Zucchini Bars With Citrus Icing falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Carrot and Zucchini Bars With Citrus Icing

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