STATS:
- Caloric content: 215 kcal
Serving size: 1 bar
Cook time: Twenty-five mints.
Cuisine: American
Total time: Forty mints.
Course: Dessert/Snack
Diet: Keto, Gluten-Free
Prep time: 15 mints.
Serving: 12 bars
EQUIPMENT:
- Bowl
- Parchment paper
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Beater
INGREDIENTS:
BARS:
- 1 & ½ cups almond flour
- ½ cup coconut flour
- Third-fourth cup Erythritol
- One teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp. ground ginger
- One teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup almond milk
- Half cup liquid coconut oil
- One teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups grated carrot
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans
FROSTING:
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup Erythritol powder
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Salt
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
ALMOND & COCONUT FLOUR:
- These two flours are low in carbs and a keto-friendly option to prepare this cake without the additional carbs.
ERYTHRITOL:
- It is a keto-friendly sweetener and it is utilize to sweeten these bars.
BAKING POWDER:
- It is included in the batter and it also helps to raise the bar, and helps in binding.
SPICES:
- We utilize some warm spices in this bar, like nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger, to add a warm and strong carrot taste to this cake.
EGGS:
- It is added to the batter to provide the moisture, and also helps to bind the components.
ALMOND MILK:
- It is included in the batter to make a keto-friendly and light dessert.
BUTTER:
- It is added to provide richness and healthy fats in bars.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- It is included in batter to provide the aroma, and it also improves the overall taste.
CARROTS:
- We utilize the carrots in small quantities to keep the carbs low, and it also naturally sweetens the taste.
NUTS:
- We add the nuts to add the crunchy and healthy fats.
CREAM CHEESE:
It is included in the dessert to create the thick base
INSTRUCTION:
CAKE:
- We would warm up the oven at temperature three-fifty degrees F.
- After that we could apply the baking paper to the mold.
- We can combine coconut flour, Erythritol, almond flour, baking powder, salt, & spices in a bowl.
- Now we can add almond milk, eggs, coconut oil, & vanilla to the dish and whisk it.
- We can combine both components and form a smooth mixture.
- Then we can add carrots and nuts and fold gently.
- We can place the batter in a pan and bake it for twenty-two to twenty-five mints.
- Properly cool the cake before icing.
ICING:
- We can add the cream cheese & butter to the dish and beat to form a smooth mixture.
- Then we can add the vanilla extract, Erythritol powder, and salt.
- Beat them again to form the smooth batter.
- We can add the icing to the chilled sponge and place it in fridge.
- Then we can make the Keto Carrot Cake Bars with a knife and serve.
SERVING IDEAS:
- You could serve these bars cold for the best taste.
- We would sprinkle some chopped nuts or shredded coconut over these bars.
- You would also add a dash of cinnamon to these bars.
- Savor these bars with keto coffee or chai.
- We would also drizzle some keto-friendly maple syrup on these bars.
- Serve this bar with a keto ice cream of vanilla flavor.
TIPS:
- We don’t have to overbake the bars; otherwise, they become soggy.
- You would grate the carrots finely to improve the texture.
- We have to completely chill the bars so that the icing will not melt.
- Sprinkle some cloves for the additional depth.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Place these bars in the container and preserve them for 5 days.
FREEZER:
- We wrap the bars with Saran Wrap and preserve the bars for two months.
FAQs:
Will I prepare these bars with the coconut flour?
- It is best to prepare these bars with almond flour, as coconut flour is not suitable because of its absorption capabilities.
Can I prepare these bars dairy-free?
- We can prepare these bars dairy-free and utilize the coconut oil and vegan cream cheese to prepare the dairy-free dessert.
Will we have carrots in the keto diet?
- We can have carrots in a keto diet, but in moderate quantities
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 215 kcal
Total Carbs: 9g
Fiber: 2g
Net Carbs: 7g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 19g
Sodium: 140mg
Potassium: 160mg
Vitamin A: 3500 IU
Calcium: 45mg
Iron: 1.1mg
Serving Size: 1 bar
