WW Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

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The WW Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting are yummy and have 95 calories per serving. Takes 37 minutes to make and serve at feasts, fun-fairs, festivals, events, or functions. This recipe contains carrots, oat flour, unsweetened applesauce, almond flour, zero-calorie brown sugar substitute, egg whites, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg, baking soda, salt, fat-free cream cheese, non-fat plain Greek yogurt, powdered monk fruit sweetener, and vanilla extract. We may pair these bars with a berry smoothie, protein coffee, fruit salad, almond milk latte, mini cheesecake cups, herbal tea, or fruit salad. You may keep these WW Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting for five days in the refrigerator. These bars are easy to make, as the steps are simple.

STATS:

  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Servings: 12 bars
  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Calories: 95 kcal
  • Course: Dessert
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Cooking Time: 22 minutes

EQUIPMENT:

  • Hand mixer
  • Cooling rack
  • Baking paper
  • 8×8-inch baking pan
  • Silicone spatula
  • Whisk
  • Box grater
  • Measuring cups
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Large mixing bowl

INGREDIENTS:

CARROT CAKE BARS:

  • Half tsp. baking soda
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 3/4 cup oat flour
  • Quarter cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • Quarter cup zero-calorie brown sugar substitute
  • 2 large egg whites
  • Half tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • Quarter tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • Quarter tsp. salt

LIGHT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

  • 4 ounces softened fat-free cream cheese
  • Three tbsp. non-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp. powdered monk fruit sweetener
  • Half tsp. vanilla extract

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CARROTS:

  • They are the main component to provide the classic carrot cake taste to the recipe. We use it to give natural sweetness and softness to the cake. You may use shredded zucchini or pumpkin puree as an alternative.

OAT FLOUR:

  • Oat flour gives a soft and tender texture to the bars. It makes your recipe filling and satisfying. We may use whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour as per your choice.

ALMOND FLOUR:

  • Almond flour gives softness and moisture to the recipe. It gives tender and chewy bars. You may use coconut flour as another idea.

UNSWEETENED APPLESAUCE:

  • We use it to replace oil and butter to make the recipe light. It keeps the bars moist and gives natural sweetness to make a cake-like texture. You may use mashed ripe banana or mashed sweet potato as an alternative.

FAT-FREE CREAM CHEESE:

  • Fat-free cream cheese makes the creamy frosting and gives a classic tangy cream cheese taste. You may use light cream cheese as per your preference.

POWDERED MONK FRUIT SWEETENER:

  • This sweetener gives sweetness to the frosting. It dissolves better than granulated sweeteners and keeps your frosting light. You may use powdered erythritol or powdered sugar as another idea.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, warm your oven to 350°F and cover the pan with baking paper.
  2. Whisk applesauce, egg whites, brown sugar substitute, and vanilla extract in a large bowl to make a smooth mixture.
  3. Stir the grated carrots in it & mix oat flour, almond flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and baking soda in a separate bowl.
  4. Add both mixtures together and gently stir.
  5. Then, include the batter in your pan and spread evenly to bake for 22 minutes.
  6. Now take the pan out of the oven and cool your bars completely on a cooling rack.
  7. Mix the fat-free cream cheese, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, & powdered sweetener to make your frosting.
  8. Lastly, spread the frosting over your bars and cut them into 12 equal parts.

TIPS:

  • Use freshly grated carrots for the best moisture and taste.
  • Avoid overbaking so the bars do not get dry.
  • Make your cream cheese soft before use for smoother frosting.
  • Chill your bars for clean edges.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Add the bars to the vessel and keep for five days.

FREEZER:

  • You may wrap your unfrosted slices individually to freeze for 60 days.

FAQs:

Can I prepare these bars before time?

  • Yes, they are good to store for later use.

How can I make them gluten-free?

  • Use certified gluten-free oat flour as per your choice.

Can I include raisins or nuts in this cake?

  • Yes, you may add, but the WW points will increase.

Why do I feel my bars are dense?

  • Overmixing or including too much flour can make your bars dense.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 95 kcal

Net Carbs: 9 g

Total Carbs: 12 grams

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 5 grams

Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 150 milligrams

Potassium: 170 mg

Calcium: 60 milligrams

Iron: 1 mg

Vitamin A: 3400 IU

Weight Watcher Points: 2 per serving