Description
These Vegan Carrot Cake Bars are a delightful treat that’s perfect for snacking or dessert. Moist and flavorful, they are easy to make and bursting with wholesome ingredients like carrots, oats, and nuts.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the applesauce, melted coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Add to dry ingredients.
- Stir in mix-ins: Fold in grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins if using. Spread batter in baking dish.
- Bake: Bake for 28 to 32 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and slice: Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For a frosting option, spread with vegan cream cheese frosting once cooled.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Gluten-free flour can be substituted to make these bars gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
