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Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:1 hr 50 minsServings:9

Active Time:25 mins

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:1 hr 50 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 50 mins

Servings:9

Servings:

9

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Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

the ingredients to make the Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bars

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsBars2cupsold-fashioned rolled oats1/2cupchopped toasted pecansorshredded unsweetened coconut1teaspoonbaking powder1teaspoonground cinnamon3/4teaspoonground ginger1/4teaspoonbaking soda1/4teaspoonground nutmeg1/4teaspoonsalt1/2cuplow-fat milk2largeeggs, at room temperature6tablespoonslight brown sugar1/4cupunsweetened applesauce1/2cupshredded carrot1/4cupraisinsGlaze2ouncescream cheese, softened1 1/2tablespoonsconfectioners' sugar2tablespoonslow-fat milk1/2teaspoonvanilla extract

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Ingredients

Bars

2cupsold-fashioned rolled oats

1/2cupchopped toasted pecansorshredded unsweetened coconut

1teaspoonbaking powder

1teaspoonground cinnamon

3/4teaspoonground ginger

1/4teaspoonbaking soda

1/4teaspoonground nutmeg

1/4teaspoonsalt

1/2cuplow-fat milk

2largeeggs, at room temperature

6tablespoonslight brown sugar

1/4cupunsweetened applesauce

1/2cupshredded carrot

1/4cupraisins

Glaze

2ouncescream cheese, softened

1 1/2tablespoonsconfectioners' sugar

2tablespoonslow-fat milk

1/2teaspoonvanilla extract

DirectionsPhotographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoTo make bars:Stir oats, pecans (or coconut), baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, nutmeg and salt together in a large bowl. Whisk ½ cup milk, eggs, brown sugar and applesauce in a medium bowl until well combined. Add the milk mixture to the oat mixture; stir until well combined. Fold in carrot and raisins. Let the mixture stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoPreheat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of an 8-inch-square baking pan with foil. Lightly coat with cooking spray.Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Bake until set and edges are starting to turn golden, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Using the edges of the foil as handles, transfer to a cutting board and let cool to room temperature.Meanwhile, make glaze:Place cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar in a small bowl; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add milk and vanilla; continue beating until smooth. Spread over the top of the cooled oat bars. Cut into 9 pieces.Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoTo make aheadRefrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.EatingWell.com, January 2024

Directions

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoTo make bars:Stir oats, pecans (or coconut), baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, nutmeg and salt together in a large bowl. Whisk ½ cup milk, eggs, brown sugar and applesauce in a medium bowl until well combined. Add the milk mixture to the oat mixture; stir until well combined. Fold in carrot and raisins. Let the mixture stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoPreheat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of an 8-inch-square baking pan with foil. Lightly coat with cooking spray.Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Bake until set and edges are starting to turn golden, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Using the edges of the foil as handles, transfer to a cutting board and let cool to room temperature.Meanwhile, make glaze:Place cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar in a small bowl; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add milk and vanilla; continue beating until smooth. Spread over the top of the cooled oat bars. Cut into 9 pieces.Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoTo make aheadRefrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

a recipe photo of the Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bars

To make bars:Stir oats, pecans (or coconut), baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, nutmeg and salt together in a large bowl. Whisk ½ cup milk, eggs, brown sugar and applesauce in a medium bowl until well combined. Add the milk mixture to the oat mixture; stir until well combined. Fold in carrot and raisins. Let the mixture stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

a photo of the oat mixture and milk mixture stirred together

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of an 8-inch-square baking pan with foil. Lightly coat with cooking spray.

Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Bake until set and edges are starting to turn golden, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Using the edges of the foil as handles, transfer to a cutting board and let cool to room temperature.

Meanwhile, make glaze:Place cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar in a small bowl; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add milk and vanilla; continue beating until smooth. Spread over the top of the cooled oat bars. Cut into 9 pieces.

To make aheadRefrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

EatingWell.com, January 2024

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)203Calories7gFat27gCarbs9gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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