Carrot Cake Protein Bars Recipe

Posted by Ethan Boldt on

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

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 266
  • Total Carbohydrates: 26.2g
  • Fiber: 5.1g
  • Sugar: 10.6g
  • Total Fat: 15.8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 10.2g
  • Protein: 13.5g
  • Cholesterol: 33mg
  • Potassium: 401mg (10% DV*)
  • Sodium: 151mg (10% DV*)
  • Vitamin A: 2808 IU (120% DV*)

*Percentages are based on a diet of 2,000 calories a day.

How to Make Carrot Cake Bars

Meal Type: Desserts, Snacks

Diet Type: Gluten-Free, Paleo

Servings: 10

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 25 min

Total Time: 35 min

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
  • 1 ½ cups shredded carrots
  • ½ cup walnut pieces
  • 1 ½ cups oats
  • ¾ cups raisins

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
  2. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
  3. Blend together dates, coconut oil, vanilla and cinnamon.
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk eggs, sea salt and protein powder together until well combined.
  5. Add date mixture and whisk to combine.
  6. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
  7. 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!