How to Make Carrot and Raisin Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Carrot and raisin bars are a delicious and healthy snack that is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while also getting some extra nutrients. These bars are moist, flavorful, and make for a great on-the-go snack or a healthy dessert option. Packed with the goodness of carrots and the natural sweetness of raisins, these bars are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 servings

  • 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

    132 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 152mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 159mg