Best 20 Carrot Bars Recipes

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Carrot bars are a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with a variety of spices and flavors. Whether you're looking for a healthy snack or a satisfying dessert, these moist and flavorful bars are sure to please. Made with simple ingredients like grated carrots, flour, sugar, and spices, carrot bars are a versatile treat that can be customized to your liking. Try experimenting with different spices, nuts, or dried fruits to create your own unique combination. With their vibrant color and delicious taste, carrot bars are a perfect addition to any gathering or celebration.

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GRAMMY'S CARROT CAKE BARS



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My sister, Morgan, prefers carrot cake bars to a traditional layer cake. She wants each and every bite to have an equal ratio of cake to frosting, and after trying it, I agree. However, we differ on our opinion of nuts. She is a no nuts in carrot cake girl, whereas I love the texture and toasted flavor and think they balance out the sweetness. I decided to take the nuts out of the batter and add them to the top of the frosting, so that we can both be satisfied. Sprinkled nuts also camouflage a multitude of frosting imperfections and add simple decoration to the top. I double the walnuts on one half and leave them off of the other, making this one recipe perfect for both of us.

Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cooking spray, for the baking dish
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups (360 ml) vegetable oil
2 cups (400 g) sugar
4 large eggs
12 ounces (340 g) carrots, peeled and grated (about 3 cups)
8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick/115 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups (250 g) confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (95 g) walnuts, toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degree C). Spray a 9-by-13-inch (23-by-33-centimeter) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the oil and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time and continue to beat until thick and creamy. Add the carrots and mix to combine. Remove the bowl from the mixer and stir in the flour mixture by hand, making sure not to overmix. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake until the edges pull away from the sides of the pan and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely in the baking dish.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting: (If you are extra fancy and have two stand mixers, then you are all set to get started, but if you are like me and just have the one, then you have to wash the bowl and paddle attachment now.) In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the cream cheese and butter until well combined, about 2 minutes. Add the confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup (65 g) at a time and whip on medium-low until homogenous, thick, light, and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla. Using an offset spatula, spread the frosting evenly onto the top of the cooled cake. Sprinkle the top with the walnuts. Cut the cake into thirds lengthwise and then quarters vertically to make 12 bars. Remove the cake with an offset spatula to a platter.

CARROT CAKE BARS



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"A friend served these moist, tender cake bars at an outdoor party, and everyone raved about the taste. Often, I'll bake a big panful and freeze some for another day. So good!" -Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 large eggs
1-1/4 cups canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 jar (6 ounces) carrot baby food
1 container (3-1/2 ounces) applesauce baby food
1 container (3-1/2 ounces) apricot baby food
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs and oil for 2 minutes. Combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture. Add baby foods; mix well. Stir in walnuts if desired., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Frost; cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

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CARROT BARS



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Make and share this Carrot Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by loof751

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 16 bars, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup margarine
3 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Cream sugar and oil. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and eggs and beat well.
  • Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt and mix well. Fold in carrots and nuts.
  • Pour batter in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Beat margarine, cream cheese, vanilla, and confectioners sugar until creamy. Spread on cooled bars.

FROSTED CARROT BARS



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Rich in flavor, these luscious bars are extra moist, thanks to a secret ingredient-baby food! "I add two jars of pureed carrots to the batter," reveals Rita Pearl of Norwalk Iowa. "The baby food makes the dessert melt in your mouth."-Rita Pearl, Norwalk, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
4 large eggs
2 jars (6 ounces each) carrot baby food
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
Yellow, red and green liquid food coloring
2 pastry or heavy-duty resealable plastic bags

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs and carrots. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to carrot mixture and mix well. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. , In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Blend in sugar until smooth. Place 1/4 cup of frosting in a small bowl; stir in yellow and red food coloring to make orange. Set aside. Place 3 tablespoons frosting in a small bowl; stir in green food coloring., Spread white frosting on cake. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; fill with orange frosting. Mark off 20 squares on the cake; pipe a small carrot in the center of each square. Place green frosting in another bag; cut a small hole in the corner. Pipe greens on top of each carrot.

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CARROT ZUCCHINI BARS WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Getting the kids to eat their veggies has never been so easy! Personally, I like to make them without the walnuts, but I'm sure it's just as good with them in!

Provided by LibraChick93093

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 36 bars, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 eggs
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup shredded zucchini
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, oil, honey, and vanilla. Don't worry about clumps of the brown sugar, those will dissolve as it sits while you prepare the remaining ingredients. Then fold in the carrot, zucchini, and walnuts.
  • In another bowl combine add the flour, baking powder, ginger, and baking soda. Whisk to blend together.
  • Add to flour mixture to the wet mixture. Stir just until combined. Spread batter into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan.
  • Bake about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  • Once the cake is cooled prepare the frosting. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the fosting ingredients with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Spread or pipe the frosting over the cooled bars.

SKINNY CARROT AND ZUCCHINI BARS



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83% less cholesterol • 45% less total fat than the original recipe. Unsweetened applesauce substitutes for part of the oil in these moist bars to cut the fat by nearly half.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup refrigerated or frozen fat-free egg product, thawed
1 1/2 cups shredded carrot
1 medium zucchini, shredded (1 cup)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 package (8 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, ginger, baking soda, and salt. In another large bowl, stir together egg product, carrot, zucchini, brown sugar, raisins, walnuts, oil, applesauce, honey, and vanilla. Add carrot mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Spread batter into an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
  • Bake about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  • For frosting: In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Frost bars with frosting. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 bar, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

CARROT BARS



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This cake is very moist and so easy to make.

Provided by Kathy

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 1h

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs, beaten
2 (4 ounce) jars carrot baby food
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
¼ pound butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x11 inch pans.
  • Beat together the oil, sugar, eggs and carrots. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Add to wet ingredients and mix well.
  • Pour into pans and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool..
  • Beat together cream cheese and butter. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mix until smooth. Spread frosting on cooled cakes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 217.8 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

CARROT AND RAISIN BARS



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These bars taste just like carrot cake.

Provided by My 3 boys

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups grated carrots
1 cup raisins
1 cup water
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup orange juice
3 tablespoons butter
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 egg
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine carrots, raisins, water, sugar, orange juice, butter, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Pour carrot mixture into a large bowl and cool to lukewarm, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir flour, egg, baking soda, and salt into carrot mixture until batter is well mixed; fold in walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 151.8 mg, Sugar 11 g

EASY CARROT CAKE BARS



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These bars taste just like carrot cake.

Provided by George Herman

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup raisins
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup water
½ cup orange juice
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar, carrots, spices, raisins, water, orange juice and butter. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour mixture into a large bowl and cool to lukewarm. Add flour, baking soda, and salt to the carrot mixture. Mix well, and stir in walnuts.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 144.1 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

ZUCCHINI-CARROT BARS



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We added grated zucchini to Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ carrot cake mix to create these tasty dessert bars frosted with made-from-scratch cream cheese icing.

Provided by By Brooke Lark

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ carrot cake mix
2 small zucchini, grated
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons milk
2 eggs
4 cups powdered sugar
1 oz cream cheese (from 3-oz package)
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pint (2 cups) fresh raspberries
Fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line bottom of 15x10x1-inch pan with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir together bar ingredients until well mixed. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In large bowl, beat together frosting ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. If needed, add more milk to make a spreadable consistency. Spread over cooled bars. Cut into 2x1-inch bars. Garnish with raspberries and mint leaves. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CARROT AND ZUCCHINI BARS WITH CITRUS-CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Carrot and Zucchini Bars With Citrus-Cream Cheese Frosting image

Make and share this Carrot and Zucchini Bars With Citrus-Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Roosie

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups carrots, shredded
1 cup zucchini, shredded (~1 medium zucchini)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon lemons, zest of or 1 teaspoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ginger and baking soda.
  • In another large bowl, combine eggs, carrot, zucchini, oil, honey, vanilla and walnuts and raisins, if used.
  • Add carrot mixture to flour mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • Spread batter into an ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack.
  • Frosting:in a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy.
  • Fold in lemon/orange zest.
  • Frost and store in the refrigerator.
  • Cut into bars to serve.

CARROT RAISIN BARS



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Love carrot cake? Try a sweet cousin in bar form made with the help of a cake mix.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ carrot cake mix
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
2 eggs
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease and flour bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, mix cake mix, oil, water and eggs with spoon. Stir in raisins and nuts. Spread evenly in pan with metal icing spatula or dinner knife.
  • Bake 20 to 24 minutes or until bars spring back when touched lightly in center. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Spread with frosting. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CARROT CAKE CHEWY OATMEAL BARS



Carrot Cake Chewy Oatmeal Bars image

A new spin on an old tradition, these moist, delicious Carrot Cake Chewy Oatmeal Bars start with Duncan Hines Classic Carrot Decadent Cake Mix and transforms into an ingredient-rich treat packed with oatmeal, coconut, carrots and raisins. Different. Decadent. Dare you!

Provided by NIKKI SMITH

Categories     Other Breads

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box duncan hines classic carrot decadent cake mix
1 c hot tap water (for hydrating carrots and raisins) in the box
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/3 c light corn syrup
2 c quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 c coconut (optional)
1/2 c nuts (optional)
3 Tbsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350° Add carrots and raisins to hot tap water. Allow to hydrate for a minimum of 5 minutes. Drain and squeeze out excess water
  • 2. In small sauce pan, melt brown sugar, corn syrup and butter on medium. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat
  • 3. To a mixing bowl add the cake mix, drained carrots and raisins(are in the box), coconut, nuts, oatmeal and egg. Mix by hand until blended
  • 4. Pour in the melted brown sugar, butter mixture and stir until well mixed
  • 5. Spread evenly into a 9x13 inch, lightly greased baking pan
  • 6. Bake for 30-35mins.
  • 7. Remove from oven and immediately press down on surface of hot cooked bars with spatula.
  • 8. Cool and refrigerate before cutting.

JAMIE EASON'S CARROT PROTEIN BARS



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Make and share this Jamie Eason's Carrot Protein Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Andy S.

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 38m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup oat flour
2 scoops vanilla whey protein
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
4 egg whites
3/4 cup ideal artificial sweetener
8 ounces carrot baby food
4 ounces water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix flour, whey protein, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, baking soda and salt together in a bowl.
  • Mix egg whites, Splenda, baby food carrots and water (optional) in a bowl.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix together.
  • Spray glass pyrex dish with non-stick butter spray.
  • Pour ingredients into dish.
  • Bake 20-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.9, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 97.4, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 2

ZUCCHINI OAT CARROT BARS WITH BUTTER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Zucchini Oat Carrot Bars With Butter Cream Cheese Frosting image

My family enjoys these bars, I make them often with my garden zucchini in the fall season, the frosting makes a lot you can reduce to half if desired :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup oil (not olive oil)
3 large eggs
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups shredded zucchini, unpeeled
1 small carrot, shredded
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
3 teaspoons vanilla
5 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan or cookie sheet, and line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs oil, vanilla and sugar until smooth (about 2 minutes).
  • Sift together flour, cinnamon, salt baking powder, baking soda.
  • Add the flour mixture into the oil/egg mixture and blend well to combine (about 2 minutes).
  • Fold in zucchini, carrots, oats and nuts; blend well to combine.
  • Transfer to prepared pan.
  • Bake for about 22-25 minutes.
  • To make frosting: Mix/beat all ingredients together until smooth, adding more confectioners sugar to achieve desired consistancy to spread.
  • Spread on cooled cake.
  • Cut into bars.

CARROT CAKE CHEWY OATMEAL BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 20 to 22 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Duncan Hines® Decadent Carrot Cake
1 cup Hot tap water (for hydrating carrots and raisins)
1 egg
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup butter
2 cups quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 cup coconut (optional)
1/2 cup nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Add carrots and raisins to hot tap water. Allow to hydrate for a minimum of 5 minutes. Drain and squeeze out excess water.
  • In small sauce pan, melt brown sugar, corn syrup and butter on medium. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • To a mixing bowl add the cake mix, drained carrots and raisins, coconut, nuts, oatmeal and egg. Mix by hand until blended.
  • Pour in the melted brown sugar, butter mixture and stir until well mixed.
  • Spread evenly into a 9x13 inch, lightly greased baking pan.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and immediately press down on surface of hot cooked bars with spatula.
  • Cool and refrigerate before cutting.

SPICY CARROT-CAKE BARS



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The swirl of sweetened cream cheese running through these bars is a nice counter balance to the spicy carrot and pineapple flecked cake.

Provided by Vina7737

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 32 Bars

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 cups shredded carrots
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice, drained
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease 13x9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, salt and allspice, set aside.
  • In large bowl, using wire whisk, beat oil, brown sugar and eggs until well blended about 1 minute.
  • Stir in shredded carrots, pineapple and flour mixture until just blended.
  • Spread batter evenly in pan.
  • For topping: in small bowl, using wire whisk, beat together cream cheese, sugar and flour until creamy.
  • Add egg and lemon juice; beat well.
  • Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese filling onto batter in a random pattern.
  • Using a table knife, cut through the mixture to create a marbled effect.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until top is set and edges pull away from sides of pan.
  • Transfer pan to wire rack and cool completely.
  • Cut into 32 bars.

BABY CARROT BARS



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My mother would make these when we were young! They are very moist! The secret is in the baby food!

Provided by Star Pooley

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup white sugar
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
7 ½ ounces junior baby food carrots
½ cup fresh carrots, ground
¼ cup raisins
¼ cup chopped walnuts
1 (12 ounce) container softened cream cheese
¼ cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Mix together the sugar, cinnamon, eggs, vanilla and oil in a large bowl. Add in the baking soda, salt and flour. Stir in the jar of baby carrots, raw carrots, raisins and walnuts. Mix well.
  • Bake in a greased and floured 13x9 inch pan at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Check after 20 minutes by inserting clean knife into center. Knife should come out clean. Cool thoroughly before cutting.
  • To Make Frosting: Cream together the cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Frost cooled bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 33.9 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 186.7 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

CARROT RAISINS BARS



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These yummy bars are made with wholesome ingredients including grated carrots, raisins, honey and yogurt. They're delicious daytime or after-school snacks. You can pack this nourishing treat for lunch also. This recipe can be made into muffins too - use an ice-cream scoop to measure batter into greased or paper-lined muffin cups. ENJOY!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 20m

Yield 18 bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups wheat bran
1 cup Robin Hood Nutri Flour Blend
1 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup crisco vegetable oil or 1/4 cup canola oil
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Grease or line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Combine bran, flour, carrots, brown sugar, raisins, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl,.
  • Whisk yogurt, honey, oil and egg in a separate bowl. Add these ingredients to flour mixture. Stir well to combine. Batter will be thick.
  • Place batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cut into 18 bars.
  • If you are making muffins, bake at 375F, for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.3, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 13.5, Sodium 115, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 13.1, Protein 1.8

CARROT BARS W/ CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Carrot Bars W/ Cream Cheese Frosting image

Make and share this Carrot Bars W/ Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mamamoose

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
4 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups flour
2 (6 ounce) jars carrot baby food (3rd foods)
8 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups sugar
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • BARS:.
  • Mix ingredients in order given. Pour into greased jelly roll pan. Bake @ 350 for 20-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
  • FROSTING:.
  • Soften cream cheese and margarine. Blend with hand mixer and add vanilla. Begin adding powdered sugar, add gradually until frosting is to spreading consistancy. you may need to add more than 2c. Spread over cooled bars.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality carrots. This will ensure that your carrot bars are moist and flavorful.
  • Grate the carrots finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the batter and prevent them from becoming too crunchy.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the bars cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

Carrot bars are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. They are also a great way to use up leftover carrots. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a carrot bar recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give carrot bars a try!

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