Description
These healthy carrot cake bars are soft, naturally sweetened, and packed with wholesome ingredients—perfect for breakfast, snack time, or a light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, applesauce, melted coconut oil, and vanilla.
- Stir in grated carrots.
- Add almond flour, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in nuts and raisins if using.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
Store these bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. They also freeze well for longer storage. You can add a light cream cheese drizzle for an indulgent touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: carrot cake bars, healthy snack, gluten free, refined sugar free, wholesome dessert