Description
Soft and chewy granola bars blending the flavors of carrot cake, perfect for breakfast on the go or as a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Lightly toast the walnuts in a dry pan for 3–4 minutes and let them cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, grated carrots, walnuts, raisins, shredded coconut (if using), cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Stir well.
- In another bowl, mix together the almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan in an even layer.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then lift out and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into 12 bars.
- Store the granola bars in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Notes
Press the mixture firmly to ensure bars hold together. For no-bake version, chill for 1 hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg