Light Carrot And Zucchini Bars With Lemon Frosting – TartAmour

Ingredients

• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1 cup grated zucchini
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• For the Lemon Frosting:
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract