Extremely Healthy Fiber Packed Zucchini Carrot Cranberry Bars
Fuel your day with these Extremely Healthy Fiber Packed Zucchini Carrot Cranberry Bars—a wholesome, nutrient-dense snack that's as delicious as it is good for you! Packed with shredded zucchini, carrots, dried cranberries, and fiber-rich rolled oats, these bars are lightly sweetened with maple syrup and unsweetened applesauce, making them naturally healthy and perfect for clean eating. Chia seeds and almond flour provide added texture and nutrition, while a warm touch of cinnamon ties it all together. Simple to make in just 15 minutes of prep time, these moist and chewy bars are baked to golden perfection, creating a grab-and-go treat or breakfast option the whole family will love. Ideal for meal prep, these bars can be stored for days—making healthy snacking easier than ever.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Zucchini, shredded
- 1 cup Carrots, shredded
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cup Almond flour
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, ground
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Maple syrup
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded zucchini and shredded carrots. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Add the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, almond flour, dried cranberries, chia seeds, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt to the bowl with the zucchini and carrots. Stir to combine.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the egg, maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well until a thick, cohesive batter forms.
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the bars are golden brown around the edges and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into 12 squares or bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1816 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 46.1 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 1348 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 321.8 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.7 g | 156% | |
| Total Sugars | 182.9 g | ||
| Protein | 47.1 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 466 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2180 mg | 46% | |
*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.
