Carrot Oat Bars

Wholesome, chewy, and packed with natural sweetness, these **Carrot Oat Bars** are the perfect healthy snack or breakfast on-the-go! Made with hearty rolled oats, freshly grated carrots, and a touch of honey, these bars are subtly spiced with cinnamon for a warm, comforting flavor. Sweetened naturally with unsweetened applesauce, raisins, and brown sugar, they strike the ideal balance between indulgence and nutrition. With simple pantry staples like whole wheat flour and vanilla extract, this recipe comes together in under an hour and yields 12 satisfying servings. Whether you're looking for a kid-approved lunchbox treat or an energy-boosting snack, these soft and moist carrot oat bars are guaranteed to hit the spot. Plus, they store wonderfully—perfect for meal prep!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup carrots
• 0.5 cup whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 0.25 cup honey
• 1 large egg
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to combine the dry ingredients.

Step 3

Peel and finely grate the carrots until you have approximately 1 cup. Add these to the dry mixture along with the raisins.

Step 4

In another medium bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, honey, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 6

Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, pressing down gently to ensure it's packed firmly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Once cooked, remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once completely cool, cut into 12 bars and serve.

Step 10

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(803.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2200.4

Total Fat 73.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 35.7g
Cholesterol 219.5mg	0%
Sodium 1874.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 365.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.2g	0%
Total Sugars 189.5g
Protein 46.3g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 317.5mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 2226.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.5%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 63.4%