Almond Flour Carrot Cake Bars

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Cooking Method:
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 350  F
Servings: 15
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year, Spring
Dietary: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Paleo, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free
Ingredients
    Cake Base:
  • 4 eggs (large, organic)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup (organic)
  • 1/3 cup avocado oil (I used La Tourangelle)
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups almond flour (fine, organic)
  • 1/2 cup tapioca flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp cinnamon (ground)
  • 1 tsp ginger (ground)
  • 1/2 tsp cloves (ground)
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg (ground)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
  • 2 cups carrots (freshly grated)
    • Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 tbsp butter (grass-fed)
  • 2 tbsp monk fruit (powdered/confectioners style)
  • 2 tbsp almond milk (as needed until you get desired frosting consistency)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly spray an 11x7 baking dish with avocado oil to prevent sticking.
  2. 2
    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, tapioca flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. 3
    In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, avocado oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. 4
    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Using a rubber spatula, gently mix until just combined and smooth. Avoid over mixing.
  5. 5
    Fold in the shredded carrots until evenly distributed.
  6. 6
    Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. 7
    Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. 8
    Allow the bars to cool for about 30 minutes before frosting.
  9. 9
    To make the frosting, whip together the cream cheese, butter, and powdered monk fruit with a handheld mixer until smooth.
  10. 10
    Add almond milk one tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches your desired creamy consistency.
  11. 11
    Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars. Slice into 15 bars and serve.
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