Baby Carrot Bars Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 c. white sugar
- 3/4 tsp grnd cinnamon
- 3/4 c. vegetable oil
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 x Large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 c. all-purpose flour
- 7 1/2 ounce junior baby carrots
- 1/2 c. raw grnd carrots
- 1/4 c. raisins
- 1/4 c. minced walnuts
- 12 ounce packaged cream cheese
- 1/4 c. butter or possibly margarine
- 2 c. confectioners' sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
- My mother would make these when we were young! They are very moist! The secret is in the baby food!
- 1 Mix together the sugar, cinnamon, Large eggs, vanilla and oil in a large bowl.
- Add the baking soda, salt and flour. Stir in the jar of baby carrots, raw carrots, raisins and walnuts. Mix well.
- 2 Bake in a greased and floured 13x9 inch pan at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 min. Check after 20 min by inserting clean knife into center. Knife should come out clean. Cold thoroughly before cutting.
- 3 To Make Frosting: Cream together the cream cheese, 1/4 c. butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Frost cooled bars.
- Makes 13 x 9 inch pan
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 130g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 472 | |
| Calories from Fat 254 | 54% |
| Total Fat 28.87g | 36% |
| Saturated Fat 9.26g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium 350mg | 15% |
| Potassium 153mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 50.8g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 40.51g | 27% |
| Protein 4.27g | 7% |
