Protein Carrot Cake Oat Bars (Print View)
Soft, nourishing bars with carrot, oats, protein, and spices—perfect for breakfast or snacking on the move.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
10 - 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or neutral oil
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
12 - 1 1/2 cups grated carrot
13 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
14 - 1/4 cup raisins
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix oats, protein powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, maple syrup or honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just incorporated, taking care not to overmix.
05 - Fold in grated carrot, chopped nuts, and raisins if using, ensuring even distribution.
06 - Spread batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until the top turns golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 even bars.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Perfect for breakfast or a filling snack on the go
- Packed with protein and whole ingredients for lasting energy
- Kid-approved texture and spices
- Customizable for nut-free and vegan needs
- Gently sweetened using natural options
02 -
- High in protein and fiber from oats and protein powder
- Perfect for batch cooking or meal prep
- Great for little hands and grown-ups alike
03 -
- Always use the fluffiest oats for best texture quick oats can make bars too dense
- Press batter firmly but do not over-pack or bars may turn out dry
- Let cool completely before slicing for the cleanest bars