Sugar-Free Carrot Oat Bars
Say hello to a wholesome treat that’s as nourishing as it is delicious: Sugar-Free Carrot Oat Bars! Made with naturally sweet ripe bananas and unsweetened applesauce, these bars are completely free of added sugars, making them a guilt-free snack or breakfast option. Packed with the goodness of rolled oats, grated carrots, crunchy walnuts, and plump raisins, they deliver a hearty dose of fiber, healthy fats, and vitamins in every bite. A dash of cinnamon and vanilla extract adds warmth and depth of flavor, while the simple prep ensures these bars are ready in under an hour. Perfect for meal prepping, these moist and chewy bars are ideal for busy mornings, post-workout snacks, or a wholesome dessert. Best of all, they’re easy to store, so you can enjoy them all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 large Ripe bananas
- 1 cup Grated carrots
- 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. This acts as the natural sweetener for the bars.
Add the unsweetened applesauce and vanilla extract to the mashed banana, mixing well to combine.
Stir in the grated carrots, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the mixture.
In another bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients slowly, stirring until everything is well combined.
Fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins, ensuring they are evenly dispersed throughout the batter.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake 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 it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, cut the carrot oat bars into 12 squares. Serve and enjoy or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1636 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.2 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1151 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 283.0 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.6 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 120.1 g | ||
| Protein | 37.2 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 257 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2872 mg | 61% | |
*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.
