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

FROSTING:

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

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 to 2 minutes until well mixed. Fold in zucchini, carrot, oats and nuts; mix well. Pour into 15"x10"x1" pan (jelly roll pan or cookie sheet with sides). Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Make frosting by beating all ingredients together until smooth. Set aside. Cool bars; frost. Cut into bars. Yield: 3 dozen.