Easy and Healthy No-Bake Carrot Cake Bars
Indulge in the delightful taste of Easy and Healthy No-Bake Carrot Cake Bars! These wholesome treats combine the natural sweetness of carrots with nourishing ingredients, making them perfect for snacks, desserts, or a post-workout pick-me-up. With no refined sugar and gluten-free options, this recipe caters to various dietary preferences, including nut-free and vegan variations. Whip them up in just 20 minutes without turning on your oven; these bars are sure to please both kids and adults alike. Plus, with a creamy frosting to top them off, they’re not just healthy but absolutely delicious!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Health
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g Pitted Dates
- 150 g Carrots
- 60 ml Milk of Choice
- 150 g Oat Flour
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
- 50 g Walnuts (optional)
- 100 g Cream Cheese
- 100 g Greek Yoghurt
- 1 tbsp Liquid Sweetener (maple syrup, agave, honey etc.)
Instructions
- Soak pitted dates in boiling water for 5 minutes; drain.
- Blend dates with carrots and milk until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the carrot-date puree with oat flour, cinnamon, ginger, and walnuts; mix well.
- Line a loaf tin with parchment paper and press the mixture firmly into the tin.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes until set.
- For frosting, mix cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and liquid sweetener until smooth.
- Spread frosting over chilled bars, slice into squares, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg