Description
These Frozen Carrot Cake Energy Bars combine all the cozy flavors of classic carrot cake in a wholesome, grab-and-go snack. Made with oats, carrots, nuts, and warm spices, they’re lightly sweetened with honey or maple syrup and perfect for breakfast, snacking, or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
½ cup almond butter (or other nut butter)
½ cup honey or maple syrup
⅓ cup dried cranberries, chopped (or raisins)
¼ cup walnuts, chopped
2 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup shredded coconut (optional)
½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together almond butter, honey or maple syrup, grated carrots, shredded coconut (if using), and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until well combined. Fold in chopped cranberries and walnuts.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the center is firm.
- Cool for 10–15 minutes, then lift from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Slice into 12 bars once cooled. Wrap individually or layer with parchment in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Serve straight from the freezer for a chewy texture or thaw for 5–10 minutes for a softer bite.
Notes
Add chia seeds or flaxseed meal for extra fiber and nutrition.
Use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
Swap walnuts for pecans for a richer flavor.
Add mini chocolate chips or chopped dates for natural sweetness.
Increase honey or maple syrup slightly for sweeter bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
