CARROT CAKE CHEWY OATMEAL BARS

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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.

Dre Smith
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I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but these bars were surprisingly good! The oatmeal gives them a nice chewy texture and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Zilly Shah
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These bars are delicious! I love the way the carrot cake flavor comes through. They're also really easy to make.


ThankGod Aloysius
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These bars are a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more oil or butter next time.


Dipak Subedi
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I love these bars! They're so moist and chewy. The carrot cake flavor is subtle but definitely there. I'll definitely be making them again.


ruth fantus
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These bars are amazing! They're the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I'll definitely be making them again.


Zakir Jihad
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These bars are delicious and they're a great way to get my kids to eat their carrots.


Keshav Girdhari
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These bars are really good! The only thing I would change is to add some nuts or raisins for a little extra texture and flavor.


beautiful places
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I had some trouble getting the bars to set properly. I think I might have overcooked them. They still tasted good, but they were a bit crumbly.


Carol Thompson
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Betty Elias
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I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake, but these bars were surprisingly good! The oatmeal gives them a nice chewy texture and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Shabi
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These bars are delicious! I love the texture and the flavor. They're also really easy to make.


Waqar Khoso
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! They're a great way to use up leftover carrots.


Dianna Lee
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These bars are so good! I love the combination of carrot cake and oatmeal. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Dhirendra Jagari
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit! They're moist, chewy, and full of flavor. The carrot cake flavor is subtle but definitely there. I love that they're also a good source of fiber and protein.


Tesia Kasia
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These carrot cake chewy oatmeal bars are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. I added some chopped walnuts and raisins to mine, and they turned out great!