Name: Easter Carrot Cake Breakfast Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup rolled oats; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups grated carrots; 1/2 cup crushed pineapple drained; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional); 1/4 cup raisins (optional); 4 ounces cream cheese softened; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Description

These Easter Carrot Cake Breakfast Bars turn classic carrot cake flavors into easy grab-and-go spring treats perfect for brunch or a sweet breakfast. Soft, spiced, and topped with optional cream cheese frosting, they blend tradition with modern convenience.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup rolled oats

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/3 cup vegetable oil

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups grated carrots

1/2 cup crushed pineapple drained

1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1/4 cup raisins (optional)

4 ounces cream cheese softened

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Whisk flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.

3. Beat brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in another bowl until smooth.

4. Stir in grated carrots and crushed pineapple until evenly combined.

5. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.

6. Gently fold in walnuts and raisins if using.

7. Spread batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

8. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Cool bars completely in the pan on a wire rack.

10. Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy, then spread over cooled bars.

11. Slice into 16 bars and serve or store as desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: breakfast
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 220
Sugar: 15
Sodium: 150
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 2
Protein: 4
Cholesterol: 30

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