Raw Carrot Cake Slice

Try my no-bake raw carrot cake bars—the ultimate guilt-free treat that has all the delicious carrot cake flavours without turning on the oven!
These wholesome slices feature a nutty, date-sweetened base packed with shredded carrots, walnuts, oats, and warm spices, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. They’re naturally sweetened with maple syrup (or honey) and come together in minutes in your food processor.

Health benefits:
– They are a good source of antioxidants and natural energy from whole food ingredients
– Gluten-free (use certified GF oats if coeliac) and refined sugar-free
– Rich in healthy fats from walnuts for heart health and satiety
– Loaded with fiber from oats, dates, and carrots to support digestion
– Packed with beta-carotene (vitamin A) from carrots for glowing skin and eye health

Raw Carrot Cake Slice

Recipe by Charlize Mannino

Servings

12

servings

Prep time

17

minutes

Calories

260

kcal

Ingredients

• 3 medium carrots (finely shredded)

• 8 medjool dates

• 150g walnuts

• 95g oats

• 80g maple syrup

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

• 1/2 tsp ground cloves

• 225g cream cheese (softened)

• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

• In a food processor, add shredded carrot, dates, walnuts, oats, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg & cloves. Blitz until well combined and sticky (it should hold together when pressed).
• Press mixture very firmly into a 8×8 (brownie) tin lined with baking paper, set in the freezer for 30 minutes, or fridge for 1 hour.
• In a medium bowl, add room temp cream cheese, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Beat with electric hand mixers until frosting becomes smooth and creamy – do not overmix.
• Remove the base from the freezer/fridge, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
• Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until fully set, slice into 10-12 equal bars. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week,

Notes

• Tip: Use baking paper to separate layers if stacking the bars in storage- this keeps them from sticking!
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  Nutritional Info:
  Calories: 260 kcal
  Protein: 5g
  Fat: 17g
  Carbohydrates: 27g
  Fiber: 3g
  Sugars (Natural): 18g
  Note: These are estimates only and vary based on ingredients used.