Grain-Free Carrot Cake Bars: A Sweet Treat You Can Feel Good About

Amanda Liptak
May 4
2 min read

Introduction:

If you love carrot cake but want something a little healthier (and easier to whip up), you're going to love these Grain-Free Carrot Cake Bars. They're soft, perfectly spiced, naturally sweetened, and made without any grains — making them a fantastic option for gluten-free and grain-free lifestyles.

Whether you need a quick snack, a healthier dessert, or a wholesome treat to share, these bars deliver all the cozy flavors of classic carrot cake without the heaviness or refined ingredients.

🌟 Why You'll Love These Bars

Grain-free and gluten-free — made with almond flour and coconut flour
Naturally sweetened — no refined sugar
Moist, fluffy, and satisfying
Easy to make with just one bowl and simple ingredients
Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert

A recipe from Amanda Liptak, RDN, CLT, CA

Ingredients

2 eggs
1/3rd cup pure maple syrup
2 TBSP milk of choice
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4th tap baking powder
1/4th tsp baking soda
1/4th kosher sea salt
1.5 cups fine almond flour (if not fine - grind it and level before using)
1 cup shredded carrot (packed)
2 TBSP crushed pineapple (drained well)

Instructions

Line a 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper, lightly grease with non stick spray. Set aside. Then preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl in the order listed. Mix throughly.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
For the frosting: Mix 3-4 Oz plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt, 4 Oz cream cheese, 1 tsp vanilla extra and 1/4th cup powdered sugar.
Yields 9 squared portions. Refrigerate after frosting or cover tightly and freeze.

A Few Tips for Perfect Bars

Grate your carrots finely so they blend seamlessly into the batter and keep the bars moist.
Don’t overbake! Keep an eye on them toward the end so they stay soft and tender.
Customize: Feel free to add in chopped dates, seeds, or a handful of dairy-free chocolate chips if you're feeling creative.

These Grain-Free Carrot Cake Bars are everything you want in a treat — cozy, flavorful, nourishing, and simple. Whether you're hosting a brunch, packing lunches, or just craving a guilt-free dessert, this recipe is a must-try.

Whip up a batch and taste for yourself how delicious healthy baking can be!

A Final Note

Here at Nutrient Rich Life we believe that variety is the spice of life! We encourage everyone to make all foods fit as much as possible and that includes eating more plants and cooking in a way that adds fun and flavor to your life!

Hi, I'm Amanda!

Functional weight loss coach, registered dietitian nutritionist and mom of one picky eater with multiple food allergies! I'm a big believer that if you can learn to fish -- you can eat for life! So this blog is dedicated to helping you learn to toss out the food myths that result in unnecessary food stress so that you can become a confident, healthy eater!

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