Carrot and zucchini bars with lemon cream cheese frosting

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Squeeze excess liquid out of the grated zucchini and carrot.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars and oil. Add eggs, Greek yogurt and vanilla and stir to combine.

Step 4

Fold in the carrot, zucchini, and walnuts (if using).

Step 5

In another bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt.

Step 6

Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and stir just until combined. Don’t over mix.

Step 7

Spread batter evenly into a lightly greased 9x13'' baking pan

Step 8

Bake for about 22-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 9

Cool completely before frosting.

Step 10

In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add lemon juice and powdered sugar and mix until smooth.

Step 11

Spread the frosting over the cooled bars.