Carrot and Raisin Bars

Carrot and Raisin Bars

by Amanda Lucas 2 years ago
4.7 (3)
30 minutes
131.9 kcal
20.8 g carbs
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Description

These bars taste just like carrot cake.

Ingredients
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
  1. 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2. Combine carrots, raisins, water, sugar, orange juice, butter, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Pour carrot mixture into a large bowl and cool to lukewarm, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3. Stir flour, egg, baking soda, and salt into carrot mixture until batter is well mixed; fold in walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  4. 4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 24 servings
calories: 131.9 kcal
carbohydrates: 20.8 g
protein: 2.7 g
saturated fat: 1.4 g
cholesterol: 11.6 mg
sodium: 151.8 mg
fiber: 2.2 g
sugar: 11 g