SKINNY CARROT AND ZUCCHINI BARS

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83% less cholesterol • 45% less total fat than the original recipe. Unsweetened applesauce substitutes for part of the oil in these moist bars to cut the fat by nearly half.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup refrigerated or frozen fat-free egg product, thawed
1 1/2 cups shredded carrot
1 medium zucchini, shredded (1 cup)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 package (8 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, ginger, baking soda, and salt. In another large bowl, stir together egg product, carrot, zucchini, brown sugar, raisins, walnuts, oil, applesauce, honey, and vanilla. Add carrot mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Spread batter into an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
  • Bake about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  • For frosting: In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Frost bars with frosting. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 bar, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

Gift Zimu
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These bars are delicious and healthy. I'll definitely be making them again!


Alexis Garrett
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I love these bars! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Neca
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These bars are delicious and healthy! They're a great way to use up leftover zucchini and carrots. I'll definitely be making them again.


Taida Mangena
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I wasn't sure what to expect with these bars, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're moist and flavorful, and the zucchini and carrot add a nice touch of sweetness and texture.


itz sami
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These bars are a great healthy snack or breakfast option. They're packed with veggies and have a nice balance of sweetness and spice.


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I love the combination of carrot and zucchini in these bars. They're moist and flavorful, and the spices give them a nice warm flavor.


Martin Woods
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover zucchini and carrots. They're also a healthy and delicious snack or breakfast option.


Kitabullah Noori
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I was skeptical about how good these bars would be, but I was proven wrong! They're moist and flavorful, and the zucchini and carrot add a nice touch of sweetness and texture.


FF Don
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These bars are delicious and healthy. I'll definitely be making them again!


Mohammed Korshed alum
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I love these bars! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


micheal seun
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These bars are delicious and healthy! They're a great way to use up leftover zucchini and carrots. I'll definitely be making them again.


xer braden
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I wasn't sure what to expect with these bars, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're moist and flavorful, and the zucchini and carrot add a nice touch of sweetness and texture. I'll definitely be making them again!


David Neal
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These bars are a great healthy snack or breakfast option. They're packed with veggies and have a nice balance of sweetness and spice. I'll definitely be making them again!


Alhasan Qadorai
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I love these bars! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I especially like that they're a good way to sneak some vegetables into my kids' diet.


Mohamed Lamarana Jalloh
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I was skeptical about how good zucchini bars could be, but I was proven wrong! These bars are delicious and guilt-free. I'll definitely be making them again.


Gilbert Rocha
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These carrot and zucchini bars were a delightful surprise! They're moist, flavorful, and have a lovely texture. I especially appreciate that they're a healthier option, yet still taste indulgent.