Hormone Healthy No Bake Carrot Cake Bars
If you love carrot cake and nutrient dense sweet treats, then this recipe is definitely for you!!! It is absolutely so delicious and has an amazing texture, and of course they are super simple to make. Just blend these delicious hormone supporting ingredients together and freeze!
Ingredients and Benefits:
Walnuts: Rich in ALA, omega-3s, polyphenols, vitamins, and antioxidants for reduced inflammation, improved brain function, and a healthy gut
Pecans: Rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, fiber, and vitamins for brain function
Dates: Rich in vitamins, antioxidants, copper, magnesium, selenium, and have a low glycemic index
Ceylon cinnamon: Rich in antioxidants to lower free radicals, helps balance blood sugar, and has antimicrobial benefits
Carrots: Rich in vitamin A, carotenoids, and fiber for skin and bone health. Carrots also contain phytoestrogens to help balance hormones
Greek yogurt: I purchase pasture-raised and grass-fed when I can for higher levels of omega 3s. Greek yogurt is high in protein, probiotics, and calcium
Cream cheese: Rich in calcium, vitamins, and protein for repair
These no bake carrot cake bars are incredible! You will be obsessed with how simple, nutritious, and satisfying to that carrot cake taste they are.
- 1/2 cup walnuts, or if you’re like me and out of them then any nut or seed. I mixed chia and flax
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 8 dates, pitted
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup grated carrots, moisture squeezed out
- 1/2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/2 cup pasture-raised Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (softened)
- Blend the base ingredients together and press into prepared 8x8 pan
- Whisk together the topping ingredients
- Spread on the base
- Freeze for an hour or longer to set
