BARS:

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, ungrated 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 and powder and vanilla. Beat 1-2 minutes until well mixed. Fold in zucchini, carrot, oats and nuts; mix well.

Pour into 15x10x1 inch pan (jelly roll pan or cookie sheet with sides). Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

FROSTING:

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

Make frosting by beating all ingredients together until smooth. Set aside. Cool bars; frost. Cut into bars. Yield: 3 dozen.