Carrot Oatmeal Bars with Cream Cheese Glaze

Blair Lonergan, The Seasoned Mom
March 23, 2021
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These Carrot Oatmeal Bars with Cream Cheese Glaze are a sweet breakfast, snack, or satisfying dessert. With warm spices, whole grain oats, freshly-grated carrots and plump raisins, the easy oatmeal bars are a perfect cross between baked oatmeal, muffins, and a classic carrot cake. Pair the slightly-sweet squares with a cup of coffee or tea for a delicious treat at any time of day!

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3/4 c packed light brown sugar
1/4 c salted butter
1 egg
2 c peeled and grated carrots
1 t vanilla extract
1 c all-purpose flour
1 t baking powder
1 t cinnamon
1/4 t nutmeg
1/4 t ginger
1/8 t allspice
1/8 t cloves
1/2 t salt
3/4 c uncooked quick oats
1/2 c raisins
Cream Cheese Glaze:
2 oz cream cheese
1/2 c confectioners sugar
1.5 t whole milk
  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together brown sugar, butter and egg until light and fluffy. Add carrots and vanilla; mix...
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Nutritions

Calories
514

Sodium
302mg
12% DV

Fat
13g
21% DV

Protein
5g
11% DV

Carbs
95g
32% DV

Fiber
5g
21% DV

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Nutritions

Calories
704

Sodium
112mg
4% DV

Fat
27g
42% DV

Protein
11g
23% DV

Carbs
125g
42% DV

Fiber
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94% DV