Description
These Healthy No-Bake Carrot Cake Breakfast Bars are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. Packed with shredded carrots, almond flour, and natural sweeteners, these bars offer the flavors of carrot cake without the added sugars or baking. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a wholesome snack, they require no oven time and come together with just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup Swerve sweetener
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded carrots, almond flour, shredded coconut, and Swerve sweetener until evenly distributed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the melted coconut oil, cinnamon, and vanilla extract thoroughly until you get a uniform mixture.
- Fold in Walnuts: Gently fold the chopped walnuts into the mixture to ensure even distribution without breaking them down too much.
- Press and Chill: Transfer the mixture into a lined baking dish and press it down firmly to create an even layer. Place the dish in the refrigerator and let it set for 2 hours, allowing the bars to firm up.
- Slice and Serve: Once set, remove from the fridge, slice into 12 bars, and enjoy your healthy no-bake carrot cake breakfast bars.
Notes
- Ensure carrots are finely shredded for better texture and binding.
- Use melted coconut oil at room temperature to help mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Optionally, add raisins or chopped dates for extra sweetness and texture.
- For a nut-free version, substitute walnuts with sunflower seeds or omit entirely.
