Morning Sunshine Bars

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup mashed banana
• 2/3 cup plain yogurt (not low-fat)
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup dried apricot, chopped
• 1/2 cup toasted pecans (optional)