No-Bake Carrot Cake Bars
- 20 min
- Serves 8
- 9 ingredients
20 minutes to prep. These no‑bake carrot cake bars are a protein‑packed, hormone‑friendly snack that captures the sweet carrots, warm spices, and vanilla notes of classic carrot cake without any baking. Perfect for a quick mid‑day boost or a wholesome dessert.
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Method
Line a 9x9‑inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Place the pitted dates in a food processor and pulse until they form a sticky, cohesive paste.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The dates form a sticky, cohesive paste. Pulse until no large date pieces remain.
Add almond butter, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of sea salt to the date paste; pulse again until the mixture is smooth and well‑combined.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The wet mixture looks smooth and well combined. Scrape down the processor bowl if needed.
Transfer the wet mixture to a large mixing bowl.
Fold in the rolled oats and shredded carrots, mixing gently until everything is evenly incorporated.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The oats and carrots are evenly distributed through the mixture. Fold gently so the mixture stays cohesive.
Evenly spread the batter into the prepared pan, pressing firmly with a spatula or the back of a spoon to create a compact, even layer.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The mixture forms a compact, even layer in the pan. Press firmly across the corners for even bars.
Refrigerate the pan for at least 30 minutes, or until the bars are firm enough to cut cleanly.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The mixture is firm enough to cut cleanly.
Remove the set mixture from the pan using the parchment paper, place on a cutting board, and cut into 8 equal bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.
Tips while you cook
- Process dates first
- Pulse the pitted dates alone until they form a sticky paste before adding other wet ingredients.
- Press mixture firmly
- Spread and press the batter firmly in the pan.
- Chill until firm
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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