Carrot Zucchini Bars w/ Citrus Cream Cheese Frosting

“We love sweets, but always make sure that our indulgences are packed with wholesome ingredients. We love these Carrot & Zucchini Bars because they provide a great way to sneak in your veggies while still indulging a little!”

INGREDIENTS - BARS:

· 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

· 1 teaspoon baking powder

· ½ teaspoon ground ginger

· ¼ teaspoon baking soda

· 1/2 cup egg whites

· 1 ½ cups shredded carrot

· 1 medium zucchini, shredded (1 cup)

· ¾ cup packed brown sugar

· ½ cup raisins

· ½ cup chopped walnuts

· ½ cup cooking oil

· ¼ cup agave

· 1 teaspoon vanilla

· 1 cup dark chocolate semi-sweet chocolate chips

INGREDIENTS – CITRUS CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

· 1 eight-ounce package cream cheese, softened

· ½ Cup Powdered Sugar (or if you’re trying to cut calories, grind Splenda & cornstarch in a blender instead)

· 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel

· Frosting Prep: In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar (or substitute) with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add orange peel.