Carrots for breakfast, why not when they’re in these moist delicious Vegan Carrot Cake Bars topped with brown sugar, oat, and a sweet citrus glaze.
I love a good carrot cake but I don’t make it often. The other day while at the grocery I picked up a 4-pack of carrot cake muffins, but after reading the price and calorie count I decided to go home a try making them myself and skip the fluffy frosting.
As the recipe came together it became more of a bread and not the standard cake or muffins, but calling it carrot bread bars just didn’t sound right so I’m calling it Vegan Carrot Cake Bars because it’s egg and dairy free.
The batter is sweetened with only a 1/2 cup of maple syrup which makes it more of a breakfast or snack bread. I did however, sprinkle the top with a mixture of oats and brown sugar and drizzled it with a citrus sugar glaze for a little sweetness.
For those who are concerned about the sugar, you can simply omit or reduce the amount of sugar used. Some other add-in options are raisins, nuts, coconut flakes or simply sprinkle the top with the nuts and coconut.
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If you make this recipe or a version of it, please take a picture and share with me on Instagram, tag it #thewholeserving. I’d love to see your version of this Vegan Carrot Cake Bars.
Yum! This looks amazing and a much healthier version of carrot cake!
Thank you Anne.
These make for a great breakfast on the go or afternoon snack.
I love these for breakfast they look so yummy. ????
They are just right for those busy on-the-go mornings.
I really enjoy baking with carrots. They keep things moist and naturally sweet. These bars are certainly calling my name. So happy they are vegan because I don’t take dairy! 🙂
Thanks Christine.
A lot of people think that vegan cakes are dry, but this is a super moist recipe.
Nice recipe… Even though I follow a gluten-free diet it will be easy for me to substitute all-purpose flour with the one I normally eat. Carrots are my favorite vegetable so I ‘ll give it a try… Thanks for sharing! Enjoy the rest of the day…
Hi Krystallia, I’m glad you like this one and it’s nice that you will be able to sub using a gluten-free flour.
I love carrot cake! It is my favorite spring dessert 🙂 These look wonderful!
Thanks Erin, If you are like me you will find it hard to not eat the entire batch by yourself.
This looks so yummy Celeste. Coming to you fom #yumtum
Thanks Marilyn!
These look delicious!! Carrot cake is my favorite dessert – I need to try them!
Thanks Liz for visiting.
Enjoy!
Yum this looks good!
Tanks Mihaela.
Enjoy!
This sounds so good!! I will have to add it to my to-try list!
Thanks Bonnie, Enjoy!
Looks delicious! What a great way to use up extra carrots too!
The best way to use those extra carrots!
Another winner, Celeste! Your recipes are always so easy to share. Pinning and hoping to make soon!
Thanks Kathryn!
Wow! These look really pretty yummy! And I’m not really all that into carrot cake.
Hi Jay,
Thanks for visiting, have a great weekend.
Oh, I love carrot cake! This looks mighty delicious. Love the blog name, too!
Thanks, I hope you have a chance to give these a try.
These look delicious! I love the citrus glaze too! I have so many things that would go with, I didn’t realise how simple it was to make! Thanks for linking to #YumTum
I think it’s the citrus glaze that takes it over the top.
YUM! These look amazing. I might have to make a gluten free version of these bars. I would love to know why you used sparkling water instead of regular water.
Hi Brandi,
I used the sparkling water to replace the egg in the recipe instead of using a flax egg. And you can totally use gluten-free flour. Enjoy!
Exactly, they are so delicious!
These bars look wonderful! I would certainly get up a little more quickly if I knew I had one of these waiting for me at the breakfast table. That’s great to know that they freeze well, too!
Thanks, I hope you have a chance to give them a try.
Thanks for visiting.
These look awesome! I remember my aunt use to make carrot cake and it was so yummy. These look healthier and with the citrus glaze I bet the are soooo yummy.
These looks utterly DELISH!
Thanks Emma!
Have a great weekend.
These look absolutely delicious! I love carrot cake so I can’t wait to make these. 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing at Merry Monday with us this week!
You are so welcome Marie, I always find awesome links at your party.
These sound delicious! Thanks for sharing your amazing recipe with us at #mmbh, we’ve pinned your recipe to our board.
XOXO
Thanks Mrs.AOK,
Have a great week and wonderful Weekend!
Oh mouthwatering amazing! I love carrot cake and these look delicious! 🙂
Cathy
Thanks Cathy,
Have a great week and Happy Easter!
They look so yummy. Thanks for sharing on #overthemoon
Thanks Jennifer, I hope you have a chance to give it a try. Have a wonderful week and a Happy Easter weekend.
Wow, this looks amazing! The ingredients are pretty clean and of course, vegan is my jam 🙂 Nice!
Thanks Dylan,
They are mouthwatering delicious.
Enjoy!
Thanks Lauren for featuring my Vegan Carrot Cake Bars in your round-up this week.
Have a great weekend.