GRANDMA'S CARROT ZUCCHINI BARS

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Grandma discovered how easy it was to grown zucchini and went on a search for ways to use them. Here is one of my favorite recipes of hers from the early 1980's.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Cookies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

BARS:
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 c shredded carrots
1 c shredded zucchini
1/2 c raisins
1/2 c chopped walnuts, optional
1/2 c vegetable oil
1/4 c honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 pkg (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. BARS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In one bowl stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ginger, and baking soda. Set aside. In another bowl mix eggs, carrot, zucchini,raisins, walnuts, oil, honey, and vanilla. Stir together flour mixture and egg/carrot mixture. Spread batter in an ungreased 9 by 13 inch pan.
  • 2. Bake for 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of mixture comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely. When completely cool frost with cream cheese frosting. Garnish with chopped nuts if desired.
  • 3. CREAM CHEESE FROSTING: Beat ingredients together in using a mixer. When well combined and fluffy spread on bars. Store any leftovers in refrigerator.

Cynthia JOHNSON
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These bars are the perfect way to sneak some veggies into your kids. They're so moist and flavorful, they'll never know they're eating vegetables.


Melissa Mulli
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These bars are delicious and healthy. I love that they're made with whole wheat flour and they're not too sweet.


Sean Kovarovic
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.


bery zuma
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great.


naznin sultana
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I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake, but I loved these bars. They're not too sweet and the carrot and zucchini add a nice crunch.


Lindsay Short
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover carrots and zucchini. They're also a healthy and delicious snack.


Jonathan Pierre
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I was a bit skeptical about these bars at first, but I'm so glad I tried them. They're moist, flavorful, and have a great texture.


Ashley Wright
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These bars are delicious! The carrot and zucchini add a nice sweetness and moisture. I'll definitely be making them again.


Ariyan Mamun 06
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I love these bars! They're so moist and flavorful. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


ustad G
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These are the best carrot zucchini bars I've ever had! The recipe is easy to follow and the bars turned out perfectly.


Danish Haider
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I've been making these bars for years and they're always a favorite. They're perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.


Ashik Gurung
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can sneak some veggies into my kids without them even noticing.


Joseph Naraja
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, even the people who don't usually like vegetables.


Monique Mills
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These carrot zucchini bars were a hit with my family! They're moist, flavorful, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making them again.


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