Description

These oatmeal carrot cake bars are soft, moist, and naturally sweetened with bananas and maple syrup or honey. Made in one bowl, they’re a wholesome and easy snack, breakfast, or light dessert option with warm spices and optional mix-ins like raisins or walnuts.

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup finely grated carrots

2 ripe bananas, mashed

1 egg

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

1/4 cup maple syrup or honey

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

Optional: 1/4 cup raisins or chopped walnuts

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
Add the egg, melted coconut oil, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
Stir in the grated carrots, oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
Fold in raisins or chopped walnuts, if using.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let it cool before slicing into bars.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 2 months.

To make vegan, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water).

Quick oats can be used instead of rolled oats for a softer texture.

Substitute bananas with applesauce or mashed sweet potato if needed.

Add shredded coconut or nutmeg for extra flavor.

Top with a cream cheese glaze or frosting for a dessert version.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 145
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg