Carrot Oat Bars
Satisfy your snack cravings while nourishing your body with these wholesome Carrot Oat Bars! Packed with fiber-rich rolled oats, sweet grated carrots, and chewy raisins, these bars are a perfect blend of taste and nutrition. Sweetened naturally with honey and unsweetened applesauce, they’re low on refined sugar while boasting a delicious touch of cinnamon and vanilla warmth. This quick and easy recipe comes together in under 45 minutes and makes 12 perfectly portioned bars, ideal for on-the-go breakfasts, midday snacks, or even healthier dessert alternatives. Plus, with pantry staples like whole wheat flour and baking powder, these carrot oat bars are easy to whip up anytime. Whether enjoyed fresh from the pan or stored for later, they’re a crowd-pleasing treat you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup carrots
- 0.5 cup whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to combine the dry ingredients.
Peel and finely grate the carrots until you have approximately 1 cup. Add these to the dry mixture along with the raisins.
In another medium bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, honey, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, pressing down gently to ensure it's packed firmly.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once cooked, remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once completely cool, cut into 12 bars and serve.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.0 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 1874 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 365.1 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.2 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 189.5 g | ||
| Protein | 46.3 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 2226 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
