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Frosted Carrot Cake Quinoa Bars

Delicious and healthy carrot cake quinoa bars with a creamy frosting.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Bars

  • 1 cup quinoa, cooked
  • 1 cup carrots, grated
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Frosting

  • ½ cup cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, grated carrots, almond flour, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Pour the mixture into a greased baking pan and spread evenly.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. While the bars are baking, prepare the frosting by mixing the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Once the bars are cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
  7. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Carrot Cake, Quinoa Bars
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