2 c. sugar
1 c. oil
3 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. shredded, unpeeled zucchini
1 sm. carrot, shredded
3/4 c. rolled oats
1 c. chopped hickory nuts or walnuts

Beat together sugar, oil and eggs in large bowl or in food processor. Beat in flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, powder and vanilla. Beat 1 to 2 minutes until well mixed. Fold in zucchini, carrot, oats and nuts. Mix well. Pour into 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes. Make frosting by beating all ingredients together until smooth. Set aside. Cool bars; frost, cut into bars. Yield: 3 dozen.

FROSTING:

1/2 c. soft butter
1/4 tsp. almond extract
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
1 pkg. (3 oz.) creamed cheese, softened