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These carrot cake bars offer a healthy and delicious take on traditional carrot cake, transforming it into a convenient bar form that’s perfect for on-the-go snacking. Packed with natural ingredients like oats, pecans, shredded carrots, and dates, these bars are sweetened with maple syrup and bound with peanut butter for a soft, chewy texture. replaces the word nice with emptypped with Greek yogurt, these bars are not only delicious, but also provide a protein boost, making them a nutritious treat.

Why You'll Love These Carrot Cake Bars

• Nutrient-rich ingredients: Rich in fiber from oats and carrots, healthy fats from nuts, and natural sugars from dates and maple syrup.
• Easy to do: These bars require no baking and can be prepared in a few simple steps.
• Versatile snack: Perfect for breakfast, as a mid-afternoon snack or even as a post-workout treat due to their balanced carbohydrate, protein and fat content.
• Naturally sweet: Sweetened with dates and maple syrup, these bars are free of refined sugars, making them a healthier option.

Perfect opportunity

Carrot cake bars are great for health-conscious gatherings, outdoor activities like hiking, or as a nutritious snack for school or work. They are also great for holiday parties where a lighter, healthier dessert option is desired.

Decorating Tips

• Enhance with garnishes: After spreading the Greek yogurt, sprinkle additional chopped pecans and some grated carrot on top for added texture and a pop of color.
• Serve in style: Cut them into bars and place them on a pretty parchment-lined serving platter for a rustic, inviting look.
• Additional toppings: Consider drizzling a little honey or maple syrup on top before serving for added sweetness.

Ingredients

• 1 cup oats (gluten-free if needed)
• 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/2 cup pecans or nuts of your choice
• 1 large grated carrot
• 15 large soft dates
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• Greek yogurt for topping

Prepare the mixture:

1. In a food processor, pulse together oats, shredded coconut, pecans, shredded carrot, dates, maple syrup and peanut butter until well combined and mixture holds together.

Assemble the bars:

1. Line a cake tin with baking paper to make it easier to remove.
2. Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan. Press firmly with your fingers to create a smooth, even layer.

Add the filling:

1. Spread a layer of Greek yogurt on top of the pressed mixture.
2. Sprinkle with additional chopped pecans and grated carrots for garnish.

Set the limits:

1. Place the cake pan in the freezer and freeze until the bars are set, which should take about 15 minutes.

Once baked, remove the bars from the pan, cut into desired size slices, and enjoy these nutritious and delicious carrot cake bars. They are a fantastic way to enjoy the flavors of carrot cake while still benefiting from healthy ingredients!