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Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Breakfast Bars Recipe

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These Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Breakfast Bars are a nourishing, naturally sweetened breakfast option packed with oats, carrots, and warm spices. Ideal for meal prep, these bars are gluten-free, dairy-free, and full of fiber and protein, making them a perfect grab-and-go snack or morning boost.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rolled oats

  • 1/2 cup oat flour

  • 1 cup finely grated carrots

  • 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

  • 1/4 cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk)

  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, mix together oats, oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, maple syrup, applesauce, milk, and vanilla.

  4. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until combined.

  5. Fold in grated carrots, nuts, and coconut if using.

  6. Pour mixture into prepared dish and spread evenly.

  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until set and golden brown.

  8. Cool before slicing into bars. Store in fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free oats to keep this recipe gluten-free.

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freeze for later.

  • Customize with raisins or chia seeds for added nutrition.

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