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Home/Blog/Carrot Cake Protein Bars Recipe
Carrot Cake Protein Bars Recipe
By Holly Darnell, RD
November 30, 2022
A gluten-free carrot cake treat loaded with nourishing Bone Broth Protein? You'd better believe it! If you love carrot cake, I guarantee you will love this protein- and vitamin-packed snack.
These moist, healthy carrot cake protein bars are perfect for on-the-go snacking and a great way to get a daily serving of veggies. They're also an ideal, satisfying macronutrient snack, with 26 grams of high quality carbs, 14 grams of protein and 16 grams of fat.
Top with grass-fed butter, a drizzle of honey or a thin layer cream cheese frosting … then devour!
Nutrition Facts
These carrot cake squares pack a nutritional punch, with each bar delivering 26 grams of good carbs, 16 grams of performance fats and 14 grams of muscle-supporting protein.
Because of the carrots, each protein bar also provides a whopping 2,808 IU of vitamin A — 120 percent of your Daily Value.
Another nutrition-rich carrot-based recipe is our carrot oatmeal breakfast cake. Give it a try!
How to Make Carrot Cake Bars
These carrot cake bars are really easy to make. First, preheat oven to 375 F and then line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
In a power blender or food processor, blend together dates, coconut oil, vanilla and cinnamon.
Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, whisk eggs, sea salt and Bone Broth Protein Vanilla powder together until well combined. Scrap the date mixture into the mixing bowl and combine well, with a whisk or wooden spoon.
Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Scrap into the baking dish and bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown on outside.
Variations: Feel free to substitute the coconut oil for applesauce, or add a thin layer of cream cheese frosting for some decadence.
Other Protein Bar Recipes
Recipe developed by Holly Darnell, RD. Holly is a registered dietitian nutritionist who unlocked self-love at the intersection of exceptional food and practical solutions for healthy living. She’s passionate about helping others make simple, positive lifestyle changes on their individual path to healing.
Carrot Cake Protein Bars Recipe
Servings
10Time
35 min (10 min prep time; 25 min cook time)Calories
266Author
Holly Darnell, RDCarrot cake is a delicious dessert but often is too high in sugar and usually bankrupt of protein. Not these carrot cake protein bars, which operate as a perfect snack that you can enjoy when out and about, or before a workout to give you energy.
Ingredients
1 cup dates, halved and pitted
½ cup melted coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 eggs
¼ teaspoon sea salt
4 scoops Bone Broth Protein Vanilla
1½ cups shredded carrots
½ cup walnut pieces
1½ cups oats
¾ cups raisins
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
Blend together dates, coconut oil, vanilla and cinnamon.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk eggs, sea salt and protein powder together until well combined.
Add date mixture and whisk to combine.
Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown on outside.
Variations: substitute the coconut oil for applesauce, or add a thin layer of cream cheese frosting!
Nutrition
Serving Size 1 square Calories 266, Carbs 26.2 grams, Fiber 5.1 grams, Sugar 10.6 grams, Fat 15.8 grams, Saturated Fat 10.2 grams, Unsaturated Fat 4.5 grams, Trans Fat 0 grams, Cholesterol 33 milligrams, Protein 13.5 grams, Sodium 151 milligrams (10% DV)
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