Description
Wholesome no-bake carrot cake breakfast bars made with oats, dates, and nuts, offering natural sweetness and a soft, satisfying texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup pitted dates
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Soften dates in warm water if needed, then drain.
- Blend oats, dates, almond butter, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until sticky.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl and fold in carrots, walnuts, and coconut.
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Press mixture firmly into the dish and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- Use maple syrup for a vegan version.
- Add chia or flaxseeds for extra nutrition.
- Ensure mixture is pressed firmly for better shape.
- Store chilled to maintain texture.
- Customize with raisins or different nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
