Zucchini Bars

2 cups granulated sugar

1 cup oil

3 eggs

1 tsp vanilla            

2½ cups flour

1 tsp baking powder

2 teaspoons soda

1 tsp salt           

2 cups grated zucchini

¾ cup walnuts

¾ cup chopped dates

Cream sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients. Fold in grated zucchini; add nuts and chopped dates. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes.

Topping:

8oz. package cream cheese

1 tsp vanilla

2½ cups powdered sugar
milk

Alternate method:
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 coconut oil
1 egg plus 1/2 T of flaxseed and 1-1/2 T water
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 T flaxseed
1/2 cup oat flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup zucchini
<1/2 cup walnuts
<1/2 chopped dates
Use mixing and baking instructions above.