Nut-Free Carrot Oat Bars
Treat yourself to a wholesome snack with these Nut-Free Carrot Oat Bars, a perfect blend of cozy spices, natural sweetness, and satisfying texture. Made with finely grated carrots, hearty rolled oats, and whole wheat flour, these bars are packed with wholesome ingredients and free from nuts, making them an ideal choice for allergy-friendly baking. The natural sweetness of maple syrup and unsweetened applesauce pairs beautifully with raisins and a hint of vanilla, while sunflower seeds add a delightful crunch. Easy to prepare in just around 15 minutes, these chewy bars bake to perfection in under half an hour. Perfect for breakfast on the go, a midday energy boost, or as a kid-approved snack, these nutrient-dense carrot oat bars are a healthy yet indulgent choice. Plus, their nut-free recipe ensures they’re school-safe and family-friendly for every occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Whole wheat flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1.5 cups Carrots, finely grated
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Maple syrup
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
In another bowl, whisk together the finely grated carrots, unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Fold in the raisins and sunflower seeds until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift them from the pan using the parchment paper and cut into 12 squares.
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 |
2460 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.9 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 1656 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 433.6 g | 158% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.3 g | 201% | |
| Total Sugars | 190.2 g | ||
| Protein | 76.1 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 436 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 3794 mg | 81% | |
*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.
