Description
A delicious and healthy dessert option, these Light Carrot and Zucchini Bars are topped with a refreshing lemon frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the grated carrots, zucchini, honey (or maple syrup), and applesauce.
- Add the eggs and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the bars are baking, prepare the lemon frosting by mixing Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once the bars are cooled, spread the lemon frosting on top.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- These bars can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Feel free to add nuts or raisins for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg