Healthier Carrot Cake Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Bars
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1 ½ cups almond flour
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1 cup oat flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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1 tbsp ground ginger
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup unsweetened applesauce
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⅓ cup Swerve Brown Sweetener
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¼ cup melted coconut oil
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1 egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¾ cup finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
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¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
→ For the Frosting
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6 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
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2 tbsp butter, softened
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2-3 tbsp Swerve Confectioners Sweetener
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Cinnamon for sprinkling (optional)
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, combine the applesauce, Swerve Brown Sweetener, melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth. Stir in the grated carrots.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Incorporate the chopped nuts.
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Spread the batter evenly into the prepared dish. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the bars to cool completely before frosting.
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For the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Slowly mix in the Swerve Confectioners Sweetener and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
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Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon, if desired.
# Notes:
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These carrot cake bars are made with healthier ingredients like almond flour, oat flour, and sugar-free sweetener.
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Make sure the bars are completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
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Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.