Keto Carrot Cake Bars

These Keto Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting are a tasty and rich dessert. The base of bars is made with a combination of almond flour, carrots, and coconut flour to prepare the moist base, and it is also infused with warm spices like ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon. We can sweeten this dessert with Erythritol to keep the carbs low in this dessert while being keto-friendly. These bars’ frosting is made with cream cheese, butter, & vanilla, which provide the tangy flavor in these spiced cakes. These Keto Carrot Cake Bars are prepared very simply, just mix and bake, and are made with easily accessible ingredients in markets. We can have these bars cold or hot as we like, and they are a low-carb and healthy option.

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STATS:

• Caloric content: 215 kcal
• Serving size: 1 bar
• Cook time: Twenty-five mints.
• Cuisine: American
• Total time: Forty mints.
• Course: Dessert/Snack
• Diet: Keto, Gluten-Free
• Prep time: 15 mints.
• Serving: 12 bars

EQUIPMENT:

• Bowl
• Parchment paper
• Whisk
• Spatula
• Beater

INGREDIENTS:

BARS:

• 1 & ½ cups almond flour
• ½ cup coconut flour
• Third-fourth cup Erythritol
• One teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp. ground ginger
• One teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ tsp. salt
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup almond milk
• Half cup liquid coconut oil
• One teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups grated carrot
• ½ cup walnuts or pecans

FROSTING:

• 8 oz. cream cheese
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• ⅓ cup Erythritol powder
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• Salt

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

ALMOND & COCONUT FLOUR:

• These two flours are low in carbs and a keto-friendly option to prepare this cake without the additional carbs.

ERYTHRITOL:

• It is a keto-friendly sweetener and it is utilize to sweeten these bars.

BAKING POWDER:

• It is included in the batter and it also helps to raise the bar, and helps in binding.

SPICES:

• We utilize some warm spices in this bar, like nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger, to add a warm and strong carrot taste to this cake.

EGGS:

• It is added to the batter to provide the moisture, and also helps to bind the components.

ALMOND MILK:

• It is included in the batter to make a keto-friendly and light dessert.

BUTTER:

• It is added to provide richness and healthy fats in bars.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

• It is included in batter to provide the aroma, and it also improves the overall taste.

CARROTS:

• We utilize the carrots in small quantities to keep the carbs low, and it also naturally sweetens the taste.

NUTS:

• We add the nuts to add the crunchy and healthy fats.

CREAM CHEESE:

• It is included in the dessert to create the thick base.

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INSTRUCTION:

CAKE:

1. We would warm up the oven at temperature three-fifty degrees F.
2. After that we could apply the baking paper to the mold.
3. We can combine coconut flour, Erythritol, almond flour, baking powder, salt, & spices in a bowl.
4. Now we can add almond milk, eggs, coconut oil, & vanilla to the dish and whisk it.
5. We can combine both components and form a smooth mixture.
6. Then we can add carrots and nuts and fold gently.
7. We can place the batter in a pan and bake it for twenty-two to twenty-five mints.
8. Properly cool the cake before icing.

ICING:

1. We can add the cream cheese & butter to the dish and beat to form a smooth mixture.
2. Then we can add the vanilla extract, Erythritol powder, and salt.
3. Beat them again to form the smooth batter.
4. We can add the icing to the chilled sponge and place it in fridge.
5. Then we can make the Keto Carrot Cake Bars with a knife and serve.

SERVING IDEAS:

• You could serve these bars cold for the best taste.
• We would sprinkle some chopped nuts or shredded coconut over these bars.
• You would also add a dash of cinnamon to these bars.
• Savor these bars with keto coffee or chai.
• We would also drizzle some keto-friendly maple syrup on these bars.
• Serve this bar with a keto ice cream of vanilla flavor.

TIPS:

• We don’t have to overbake the bars; otherwise, they become soggy.
• You would grate the carrots finely to improve the texture.
• We have to completely chill the bars so that the icing will not melt.
• Sprinkle some cloves for the additional depth.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Place these bars in the container and preserve them for 5 days.

FREEZER:

• We wrap the bars with Saran Wrap and preserve the bars for two months.

FAQs:

Will I prepare these bars with the coconut flour?

• It is best to prepare these bars with almond flour, as coconut flour is not suitable because of its absorption capabilities.

Can I prepare these bars dairy-free?

• We can prepare these bars dairy-free and utilize the coconut oil and vegan cream cheese to prepare the dairy-free dessert.

Will we have carrots in the keto diet?

• We can have carrots in a keto diet, but in moderate quantities.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 215 kcal
Total Carbs: 9g
Fiber: 2g
Net Carbs: 7g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 19g
Sodium: 140mg
Potassium: 160mg
Vitamin A: 3500 IU
Calcium: 45mg
Iron: 1.1mg
Serving Size: 1 bar