Sweet Carrot Pumpkin Bars Recipe

Fuel your body with these incredibly delicious and nutritious Sweet Carrot Pumpkin Bars! Packed with a double dose of pumpkin and carrots, each bar delivers over 100% of your daily Vitamin A needs. This recipe, adapted from Prevention Magazine (Dec 2003), is a healthy and satisfying treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of fall in every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 210.7 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Sweet Carrot Pumpkin Bars

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How to Make Sweet Carrot Pumpkin Bars

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed pumpkin, carrots, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Stir in the chopped walnuts (optional).
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

88g

Fat

4g

Carbs

11g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sweet Carrot Pumpkin Bars?

Sweet Carrot Pumpkin Bars takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sweet Carrot Pumpkin Bars?

Sweet Carrot Pumpkin Bars has approximately 210.7 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sweet Carrot Pumpkin Bars?

The key ingredients for Sweet Carrot Pumpkin Bars are All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Ground Cinnamon, Salt, Egg. See the full list with measurements above.

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