Description

These Healthy Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars offer a harmonious blend of warm spices, earthy carrots, and a velvety cream cheese swirl that satisfies your sweet tooth without compromising your wellness goals. Packed with beta-carotene, dietary fiber, and healthy fats, they are a moist and dense treat.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups Oat Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Cinnamo
1/2 teaspoon Ginger
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/3 cup Melted Coconut Oil
1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup
1 Large Egg
1 cup Freshly Grated Carrots
1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts
8 oz Low-Fat Cream Cheese
1 tablespoon Maple Syrup (for the swirl)
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and sea salt
In another bowl, stir together melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and egg. Fold in grated carrots and walnuts
Gradually add the dry mixture to wet ingredients and stir until just combined
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese with maple syrup and vanilla until smooth
Spread the carrot cake batter in the prepared pan, dollop the cream cheese mixture on top, and swirl together
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clea
Cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before cutting into squares

Notes

Refrigerate the bars for an hour for best texture before serving.

Use fresh grated carrots for optimal moisture.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 185 kcal
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 20mg