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A stack of moist Healthy Carrot Cake Bars topped with chopped walnuts on a wooden board.

Healthy Carrot Cake Bars

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.25 tsp sal t
  • 2 large egg s
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup
  • 0.25 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated carrots, tightly packed
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, combine eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Gently stir in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 even pieces.