Carrot Bars Low Sugar (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Bars Preparation
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1 cup oat flour
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1 ½ cups almond flour
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½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp nutmeg
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 tbsp ground ginger
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⅓ cup Swerve Brown Sweetener
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½ cup unsweetened applesauce
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 egg
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¼ cup melted coconut oil
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¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
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¾ cup grated carrots (around 2 medium carrots)
→ Frosting Toppings
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6 oz low-fat cream cheese, softened
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2 tbsp softened butter
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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2-3 tbsp Swerve Confectioners Sweetener
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Optional: Sprinkle of cinnamon
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F. Cover an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal later.
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In a medium bowl, stir together the oat flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
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In a big bowl, mix the applesauce, coconut oil, Swerve Brown Sweetener, egg, vanilla, and carrots until smooth.
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Slowly fold the dry mix into the wet bowl. Gently stir in the chopped nuts until just blended.
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Pour the mixture into the dish. Bake it for 18-22 minutes—it's done when a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool fully before moving to the next step.
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Blend the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add Swerve Sweetener and vanilla, mixing till it's fully combined.
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Spread the frosting evenly on the cooled bars. Add a little cinnamon on top if you'd like.
# Notes:
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These bars use wholesome ingredients like almond flour and sugar-free sweetener to keep things lighter.
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Be sure the bars aren't warm before frosting; otherwise, the frosting will melt.
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Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.