Carrot and Oat Bars
Introducing the Perfect Combination: Oat & Carrot Bars!
Indulge in a delicious treat that not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also nourishes your body with nourishing goodness. My oat and carrot bars are a delightful combination of flavours and textures, packed with nutrients that will leave the kids craving for more. Great for snacking but also for a quick breakfast on-the-go!
DIETARY: VEG, DF, NF
AGE GROUP: 12 months+
SERVES: 10
PREP: 10 mins
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Ingredients
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Multiply the recipe to prep extras for the week.| 1 cup quick oats | |
| 3/4 cup wholemeal spelt flour | |
| 1 tsp baking powder | |
| 1 tsp ground cinnamon | |
| 1/3 cup melted coconut oil | |
| 1/3 cup maple syrup | |
| 1 egg | |
| 1 tsp vanilla extract | |
| 1/2 cup grated carrot |
Equipment
| High-speed food processor |
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
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2.
Place oats, flour, baking powder and cinnamon into a large bowl and stir until everything is well combined.
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3.
In another bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients.
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4.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir to combine.
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5.
Pour the mixture into a medium-sized baking tin and flatten with a spatula.
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6.
Bake for 15-20 mins.
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7.
Allow to cool.
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Notes
STORING LEFTOVERS: Serve immediately, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 14 days or freeze for up to 4 months.
For a gluten-free version: Swap oats with quinoa flakes.
For an egg-free version: Swap egg for a store-bought egg replacer or use a flax egg (1 egg = 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water) or chia egg (1 egg = 1 tbsp chia seed meal + 3 tbsp water).
Easy ingredient swaps: Swap carrot for parsnip.
Additional boosters: Add 2 tbsp of chia seeds to the mixture.
Baby-friendly version: Leave out maple syrup and add ¼ cup of chopped dates or raisins.
For fussy eaters: Process the mixture in a food processor to give it a smooth texture.
