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Carrot Cake Lara Bars - Guest Recipe

Prep Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours
Author: Tawny Methuen from Nutrition is Medicine
Servings: 20
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Dessert
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5 from 1 vote
Calories: 185kcal

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups kale or chard
  • 2 cups carrot grated
  • 4 cups dates pitted
  • 1/4 cup coconut butter
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup hemp seeds

Instructions

  • Put oven on lowest setting.
  • Chop kale or chard and lay on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and put in oven (or use a dehydrator if you own one).
  • Grate carrot onto a separate lined baking sheet and put this in oven as well.
  • Let these dehydrate in oven while checking on them every 30 minutes to mix so they dry evenly. Once most of their moisture has evaporated (they will be crisp) remove them from oven and let cool.
  • Add the kale or chard to a food processor with the dates, coconut butter, coconut oil, cinnamon, allspice, and ginger, and process into a smooth paste. Remove this paste from processor and place in a mixing bowl.
  • Add the dehydrated carrot, raisins, sunflower seeds, and hemp seeds to the mixing bowl and combine thoroughly (I used my hands).
  • Line a small cookie sheet or other baking dish with parchment paper and press the paste flat into the dish to desired thickness (mine was approximately 1-inch thick and 12 x 16 inches).
  • Let it set for a couple hours in the fridge.
  • Once set cut into your desired bar size (I cut mine into 20 pieces).

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 2840IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg
Keywords: Snacks, Kid-friendly, Granola, Energy Bars, Meal Prep
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