Wheat Germ Carrot Bars
The wheat germ carrot bars are a throw back recipe. It is quick to make and perfectly packable for lunches.
Servings 24 bars, 1 bar per serving
Baking Temp 350 F
Equipment
- Stand Mixer
- 13 x 9"
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup wheat germ
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups peeled, finely shredded carrots
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup sweetened coconut
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
Baking
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, wheat germ, baking powder and salt. Whisk well to blend; set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle, beat sugar, honey and butter until light and fluffy, 3 – 4 minutes. Scrape bowl.
- Add carrots, eggs and vanilla. Beat well on low speed, about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add flour mixture to carrot mixture; blend well. Stir in coconut and pecans.
- Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 23 – 25 minutes. Cool in pan on rack. Cut into bars and dust with confectioners’ sugar, if desired.
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