Carrot and Raisin Bars

Spiced carrot and raisin bars with walnuts and a hint of orange taste just like carrot cake in the form of a cookie bar.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 132 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup raisins
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup orange juice
• 2 cups grated carrots

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.

Step 3

Combine carrots, raisins, water, sugar, orange juice, butter, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Pour carrot mixture into a large bowl and cool to lukewarm, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 4

Stir flour, egg, baking soda, and salt into carrot mixture until batter is well mixed; fold in walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.