Description
These Healthy No-Bake Carrot Cake Breakfast Bars are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. Packed with shredded carrots, almond flour, and walnuts, they offer a perfect balance of natural sweetness and texture without any baking required. Sweetened with Swerve, a low-calorie sugar substitute, these bars are ideal for a quick breakfast or snack that supports a healthy lifestyle.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup Swerve sweetener
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded carrots, almond flour, shredded coconut, and Swerve sweetener until evenly distributed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the melted coconut oil, cinnamon, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and slightly sticky.
- Incorporate Walnuts: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts to maintain some crunchy texture throughout the mixture.
- Set the Bars: Press the mixture firmly into a lined baking dish, ensuring an even layer. Place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the bars to set and firm up.
- Serve: Once set, slice the mixture into 12 bars and enjoy as a healthy breakfast or snack option.
Notes
- Use fresh shredded carrots for the best texture and flavor.
- You can swap walnuts for other nuts like pecans or almonds according to preference.
- Swerve sweetener makes these bars low in sugar; substitute with another sweetener if desired.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Allow bars to come to room temperature a few minutes before eating for softer texture.
