These bars are so easy to make and take less than10 minutes to prepare. Gluten-free, packed full of fibre and healthy fats, they make an excellent mid morning snack to keep you going until lunch.
This recipe is a fantastic way to use up the last of the carrots, before we move into a greener season.
Makes 8 bars
10 minutes prep, 2 hours refrigeration
Ingredients
1 carrot, grated
180g oats
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
10 dates
1 tsp orange essence or zest of 1 orange
4 tbs coconut oil, melted
30g pumpkin seeds
Method For No-Bake Carrot Cake Oat Bars
Put all of the ingredients in a food processor and process until the mixture is well combined and sticky.
Tip the mixture into a 10”x10” baking tray and spread along the base of the tin evenly. Press down with your fingers to make sure it is compact.
Refrigerate for 2 hours and then cut into 8 bars.
They will keep in an airtight container for 1 week or in the freezer for 2 months.
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