Sugar-Free Carrot Oat Bars
Packed with wholesome goodness, these Sugar-Free Carrot Oat Bars are the perfect guilt-free snack or breakfast on-the-go. Made with naturally sweet ingredients like ripe bananas and unsweetened applesauce, these bars skip the refined sugar without sacrificing flavor. Freshly grated carrots add moisture and a hint of natural sweetness, while old-fashioned rolled oats provide a hearty base. Complemented by the crunch of chopped walnuts, the chewiness of raisins, and the warm spiciness of cinnamon, every bite is a celebration of simple, nourishing ingredients. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to perfection in 30, these soft, satisfying bars are vegan, kid-friendly, and ideal for meal prep. Enjoy them as a healthy treat that’s naturally sweetened, loaded with fiber, and packed with flavor!
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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
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. This acts as the natural sweetener for the bars.
Step 3
Add the unsweetened applesauce and vanilla extract to the mashed banana, mixing well to combine.
Step 4
Stir in the grated carrots, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the mixture.
Step 5
In another bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
Step 6
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients slowly, stirring until everything is well combined.
Step 7
Fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins, ensuring they are evenly dispersed throughout the batter.
Step 8
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Step 9
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.
Step 10
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.
Step 11
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
| Serving size | (938.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1635.7 |
| Total Fat 52.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1151.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 283.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 38.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 120.1g | |
| Protein 37.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 257.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2872.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories