Best 3 Carrot Raisin Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Carrot Raisin Bars, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These delightful bars, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, combine the natural sweetness of carrots, the plump juiciness of raisins, and a hint of warm spices, all enveloped in a tender, crumbly oat topping. With variations like the Cream Cheese Frosting and the Vegan Carrot Raisin Bars, this recipe caters to diverse dietary preferences and ensures everyone can savor these irresistible treats.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARROT AND RAISIN BARS



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These bars taste just like carrot cake.

Provided by My 3 boys

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 151.8 mg, Sugar 11 g

CARROT RAISIN BARS



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Love carrot cake? Try a sweet cousin in bar form made with the help of a cake mix.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ carrot cake mix
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
2 eggs
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease and flour bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, mix cake mix, oil, water and eggs with spoon. Stir in raisins and nuts. Spread evenly in pan with metal icing spatula or dinner knife.
  • Bake 20 to 24 minutes or until bars spring back when touched lightly in center. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Spread with frosting. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CARROT RAISIN BARS



Carrot Raisin Bars image

Love carrot cake? Try a sweet cousin in bar form made with the help of a cake mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ carrot cake mix
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
2 eggs
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease and flour bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, mix cake mix, oil, water and eggs with spoon. Stir in raisins and nuts. Spread evenly in pan with metal icing spatula or dinner knife.
  • Bake 20 to 24 minutes or until bars spring back when touched lightly in center. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Spread with frosting. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Tips:

  • For a sweeter bar, use golden raisins instead of regular raisins.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish the bars with a sprinkling of powdered sugar or a drizzle of glaze before serving.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to the batter, such as chopped walnuts, pecans, or dried cranberries.
  • Be sure to grease the baking pan well to prevent the bars from sticking.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These carrot raisin bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist and flavorful carrot cake base and sweet, chewy raisins, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack or dessert, give these carrot raisin bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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