Zucchini Oat Carrot Bars with Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in these moist and wholesome Zucchini Oat Carrot Bars with Butter Cream Cheese Frosting, a delightful fusion of sweet and earthy flavors perfect for any occasion. Packed with nutrient-rich grated zucchini and carrots, these tender bars are elevated by heart-healthy rolled oats and a hint of cinnamon spice. Topped with a luxurious butter cream cheese frosting, each bite offers a perfect balance of creamy sweetness and subtly spiced, veggie-infused goodness. Quick to prepare and baked to golden perfection in just 25 minutes, these bars are an irresistible treat for the whole family and an easy way to sneak extra veggies into your day. Perfect as a dessert, snack, or even a brunch addition, they’re sure to be a hit at any gathering! Keywords: zucchini oat carrot bars, cream cheese frosting, veggie dessert, moist snack bars.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Butter (melted)
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Zucchini (grated and squeezed dry)
- 1 cup Carrot (grated)
- 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 0.25 cup Butter (softened)
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In another mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Fold in the grated zucchini and carrot until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
To make the frosting, use a mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until fully incorporated and smooth.
Beat in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
Once the bars are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
Cut into 16 squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4035 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.1 g | 255% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.3 g | 592% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 732 mg | 244% | |
| Sodium | 2724 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 534.5 g | 194% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 363.0 g | ||
| Protein | 46.7 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 483 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2283 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
