Apple Pecan Carrot Squares Recipe

Name: Apple Pecan Carrot Squares
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rolled oats; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup packed light brown sugar + 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 2 cups shredded carrots; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/2 cup plain yogurt + 2 tablespoons plain yogurt; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 medium apples; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 cup pecan halves

Indulge in these healthy and delicious Apple Pecan Carrot Squares! A delightful twist on classic carrot cake, this recipe creates moist, flavorful bars topped with a irresistible apple pecan crumble. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an anytime snack, these squares are bursting with autumnal flavors and are surprisingly easy to make.

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 55 mins

Calories 433.7 kcal

Protein 17g

Rating 2.0 (2 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Pecan Carrot Squares

1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed light brown sugar + 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup plain yogurt + 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 medium apples
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup pecan halves

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How to Make Apple Pecan Carrot Squares

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups rolled oats, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups shredded carrots, ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, ½ cup plain yogurt, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Stir in ½ cup golden raisins.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
In a medium bowl, gently toss 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced) with ¼ cup maple syrup, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons plain yogurt.
Arrange the apple slices evenly over the cake batter.
Pour any remaining apple syrup mixture over the apples.
Scatter 1 cup pecan halves over the apples and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

178g

Fat

Carbs

26g

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