How to Make Baby Carrot Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and nutritious dessert or snack option, look no further than these delectable Baby Carrot Bars. Packed with the sweetness of baby carrots and a hint of warm spices, these bars are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth while also getting some extra nutrients.

This recipe is a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet, especially if you have picky eaters in your household. The baby carrots add a natural sweetness to the bars and also pr...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 13 to 9 x inch pan

  • 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

    232 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 187mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 55mg