Heart-Healthy Carrot Oat Bars
Start your day with a guilt-free treat by making these Heart-Healthy Carrot Oat Bars! Brimming with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, finely grated carrots, and unsweetened applesauce, these bars are naturally sweetened with honey and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg for a warm, comforting flavor. Packed with heart-friendly walnuts and chewy raisins, they provide the perfect balance of nutrients and texture. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, these easy-to-make bars are a delicious, portable snack or breakfast option the whole family will love. Plus, they’re dairy-free and loaded with soluble fiber to support overall well-being. Store them in an airtight container to enjoy all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 medium, finely grated carrots
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup almond milk
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
- 0.5 cup raisins
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, grated carrots, almonds milk, and unsweetened applesauce. Stir until well mixed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until everything is thoroughly incorporated.
Add cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt to the mixture. Stir until just combined.
Fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly using a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer the bars to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, cut the baked oats into 12 even bars. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1724 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.3 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 1338 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 268.9 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.3 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 130.0 g | ||
| Protein | 48.9 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 477 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 2211 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.
