Chewy oat bars with carrots, protein, spices, and nuts make a tasty, nourishing snack or breakfast option.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
10 - 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or neutral oil
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
12 - 1 1/2 cups grated carrot
13 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
14 - 1/4 cup raisins
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup or honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
04 - Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until well incorporated.
05 - Fold in grated carrot, chopped walnuts or pecans, and raisins if using.
06 - Spread batter into the lined pan, smoothing the surface evenly. Bake for 22–25 minutes or until golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
07 - Allow bars to cool fully in the pan before slicing into individual bars.
