Description
Sweet meets wholesome in these chocolate chip carrot cake bars, where classic comfort blends with delightful indulgence. Moist, spiced layers packed with shredded carrots and rich chocolate chips promise a delectable treat you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C), ensuring an even temperature for optimal baking results.
- Grate fresh carrots to create a moist base for the cake bars, ensuring uniform texture and distribution.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend shredded carrots with flour, creating a foundational mixture for the bars.
- Fold in chocolate chips, allowing them to be evenly dispersed throughout the batter for consistent sweetness.
- Incorporate brown sugar to enhance the caramel-like undertones and provide depth of flavor.
- Pour vegetable oil into the mixture, which will contribute to the bars’ tender and soft consistency.
- Crack eggs and whisk them into the batter, binding all ingredients and creating a smooth, cohesive texture.
- Thoroughly mix all components until ingredients are fully integrated and no dry spots remain.
- Grease a baking pan to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the finished bars.
- Transfer the prepared batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly to create uniform bars.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring for a golden-brown surface.
- Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should emerge clean and free of raw batter.
- Remove from oven and allow bars to cool completely before cutting into individual servings.
Notes
- Shred carrots finely to ensure even distribution and smooth texture throughout the bars.
- Use room temperature eggs and oil for better blending and smoother batter consistency.
- Consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and nutty flavor profile.
- Swap vegetable oil with applesauce for a lighter, lower-fat version of the dessert bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg