Protein Carrot Cake Oat Bars (Printable Version)
Chewy oat bars with carrots, protein, spices, and nuts make a tasty, nourishing snack or breakfast option.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
10 - 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or neutral oil
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
12 - 1 1/2 cups grated carrot
13 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
14 - 1/4 cup raisins
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup or honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
04 - Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until well incorporated.
05 - Fold in grated carrot, chopped walnuts or pecans, and raisins if using.
06 - Spread batter into the lined pan, smoothing the surface evenly. Bake for 22–25 minutes or until golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
07 - Allow bars to cool fully in the pan before slicing into individual bars.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Made with simple pantry ingredients
- Gluten free adaptable using certified oats
- Naturally sweetened and lower in sugar than store bought bars
- Perfect meal prep snack or breakfast on the go
- Customizable with nut free or vegan options
02 -
- High in protein making them great after a workout
- Easy to freeze and reheat for future snacks
- Great way to use up carrots and leftover nuts in the pantry
03 -
- Always grate carrots fresh rather than buying pre shredded for maximum moisture and flavor
- Do not over mix the batter after adding wet and dry ingredients to maintain a soft tender crumb Let the bars cool all the way before slicing for neat edges and less crumbling