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Carrot Cake Oatmeal Breakfast Bars: A Healthy Delight!

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Breakfast Bars are a healthy and delicious way to start your day, combining the flavors of carrot cake with the wholesome goodness of oats.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup grated carrots about 1 medium carrot
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup milk dairy or non-dairy
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional
  • 1/4 cup raisins optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the grated carrots, applesauce, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish, pressing down gently to ensure it is compact.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then lift them out using the parchment overhang and let them cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 100mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8g

Notes

  • For added sweetness, consider mixing in a tablespoon of honey or agave syrup.
  • Substitute the walnuts with pecans or sunflower seeds for a different flavor and texture.

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