My Foodie Call

Is it carrot cake? A cookie? A granola bar? Unsure, but good anyhow.

I love carrot cake, minus the raisins.  Love raisins, just not in my cakes, cookies, or any other baked goods. They just do not belong there. Kind of like walnuts do not belong in brownies. Love walnuts, but just don’t mess up a moist brownie with a nut. Just my opinion.

My daughter was freaking out when she saw this pressed into the pan. She said: “Aren’t you going to chop the carrots more???”

Me: “No sweetie, I am not. You will survive…”

End result? Of all the My Foodie Call family members, I think she actually ate the most of these. Probably should add more carrot next time.

Flourless Carrot Cake Bars

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1 1/4 cup almond meal
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup shredded carrots

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 in pan with non-stick spray.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, almond meal, cinnamon,  salt, sugar, baking soda, and baking powder until they are well-combined.
3. Add the egg, vanilla, and applesauce to a small bowl and whisk until combined.
4. Add to dry mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
5. Stir in the carrots.
6. Spread into prepared pan and bake for 14-18 minutes.
7. Cut into squares.