Low Sodium Carrot Oat Bars

Fuel your day with these wholesome Low Sodium Carrot Oat Bars, a perfect blend of hearty old-fashioned oats and naturally sweet grated carrots. These nutritious bars are sweetened with just a touch of honey and applesauce, making them the ideal low-sodium, low-sugar snack for any time of day. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, every bite bursts with comforting flavors. Quick to prepare and packed with fiber and protein, these soft-baked bars are a guilt-free treat that’s perfect for breakfast on the go, post-workout fuel, or a midday energy boost. Vegan substitutions can be easily made, and with just 15 minutes of prep time, they’re as convenient as they are delicious. Enjoy these handmade, heart-healthy bars fresh or store them for a few days of snack-time perfection!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup Grated carrots
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger

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 nonstick spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, grated carrots, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger. Mix well to distribute the ingredients evenly.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk the egg, then add the unsweetened applesauce, honey, unsweetened almond milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until all the wet ingredients are well combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently mix until just combined, ensuring not to over-mix the batter.

Step 5

Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Step 6

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the bars to cool in the baking dish for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Once cooled, cut the bars into 12 even squares or rectangles.

Step 9

Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for a longer shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(642.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1017.4

Total Fat 21.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
Cholesterol 219.5mg	0%
Sodium 721.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 186.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.9g	0%
Total Sugars 70.3g
Protein 29.3g	0%

Vitamin D 97.7IU	0%
Calcium 391.3mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 1117.8mg	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: 18.5%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 70.5%