Who says you possibly can’t eat cake for breakfast?!
I’m all about breakfast (or snacks) that I can simply seize on-the-go which is why these carrot cake bars are EVERYTHING you didn’t even know you wanted. They’re the right mixture of chewy but moist and the cream cheese topping is actually the icing on the cake See what I did there.
These bars are additionally frivolously sweetened with maple syrup and vanilla together with my favourite spices cinnamon and nutmeg. No want for any added sugar! Plus for those who love oatmeal for breakfast then that is the right recipe for you!
Having “cake” for breakfast most likely doesn’t look like the healthiest alternative, however I’m hoping this recipe modifications your thoughts! These oatmeal bars are made with components like rolled oats (the quaint form!), shredded carrot, coconut oil, pure maple syrup as a sweetener, together with Silk Protein Nutmilk! I at all times attempt to add additional protein to my breakfasts as a result of it’s such a good way to start out my day which is why I really like Silk’s plant-based Protein Nutmilk. Not solely are there 10 grams of protein in each serving, however this nut milk is additional creamy making it the right addition for these carrot cake bars!
Silk Protein Nutmilk is constructed from a scrumptious mix of almond and cashew milk with a fantastic supply of plant-based protein from 100% peas. It’s additionally dairy-free, lactose-free, gluten-free and soy-free with zero saturated fats and 80% much less sugar than dairy milk so you recognize you possibly can be ok with this product! For this specific recipe I used the creamy vanilla taste, however this nut milk would additionally style scrumptious over cereal, in smoothies, and even by itself in a glass!
I additionally extremely advocate utilizing scrumptious Silk Protein Nutmilk as a dairy-free espresso creamer due to how thick and creamy it’s! Belief me you’ll thank me afterward this one.
Making these bars are literally actually easy to throw collectively and take about 35 to 40 minutes within the oven. I wish to make them on Sundays when I’ve time to spend baking and at all times get pleasure from one contemporary out of the oven earlier than saving the others for the remainder of the week! The opposite beauty of these bars are that they style nice after being saved in a sealed hermetic container within the fridge for just a few days, however I do favor warming them up only a bit within the microwave – simply my private choice!
I additionally extremely recommend including in your favourite nuts to those too for those who like a superb crunch! I imply chopped pecans or walnuts would style wonderful….simply saying
In case you haven’t seen on my weblog already, I’m just about in love with cream cheese frosting as seen right here, right here and right here. It’s simply really easy to whip up and tastes AMAZING on any and all desserts, bars, desserts, bagels, I imply you identify it! A bit of drizzle of this cream cheese frosting was simply the correct quantity so as to add to those carrot cake bars, however be at liberty to go loopy and unfold frosting everywhere in the prime if you wish to get pleasure from these as a dessert!
Don’t fear I’m not judging.
As I mentioned earlier than, these carrot cake oatmeal bars are gentle and chewy with a scrumptious outer crunch that make these one in all my new favourite snacks. You can also make these along with your youngsters or the following time you will have individuals over, both means they’re certain to be devoured up very quickly! I personally get pleasure from them for breakfast, however these bars make nice after faculty treats or a fast snack in the course of the work day. I imply this recipe is actually for everybody!
