Description
These Vegan Carrot Cake Bars are a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweetness and warmth. Made with wholesome ingredients like grated carrots, whole wheat flour, and a blend of aromatic spices, these bars are a healthier twist on traditional carrot cake. They are moist, flavorful, and ideal for snacking or satisfying your dessert cravings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix the melted coconut oil, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine and Fold: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots, nuts, and raisins if using.
- Bake: Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into individual servings.
Notes
- For extra indulgence, consider topping with a vegan cream cheese frosting after cooling.
- Store the bars in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
