Moist Carrot Cake Bars (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
02 - 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 cup maple syrup
07 - 1/4 cup applesauce
08 - 1/4 cup almond milk (or any non-dairy milk)
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

→ For the frosting

11 - 1/4 cup coconut cream
12 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix the maple syrup, applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
05 - Fold in the chopped walnuts (if using).
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
07 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - While the bars are baking, whisk together the coconut cream, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to make the frosting.
09 - Allow the carrot cake bars to cool completely before frosting them with the coconut cream mixture.
10 - Slice the frosted bars into squares and serve.

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