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Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Breakfast Bars Recipe

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These Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Breakfast Bars are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and carrots. Packed with oats, warm spices, and wholesome ingredients, they make the perfect quick breakfast or on-the-go snack. A healthy twist on carrot cake, these bars are gluten-free, dairy-free, and great for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup grated carrots

  • 2 cups rolled oats

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey

  • 1/4 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)

  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

  • 1/4 cup raisins (optional)

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger

  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 2 eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, mix oats, baking powder, salt, and spices.

  3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, almond butter, and vanilla.

  4. Stir in grated carrots.

  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in nuts and raisins if using.

  6. Spread the batter evenly in the pan.

  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until set and lightly golden.

  8. Let cool before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • Store in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

  • Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.

  • Can substitute flax eggs for vegan version.

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