Description

Deliciously moist and flavorful carrot cake blondies packed with shredded carrots, warm spices, and subtle sweetness, perfect for carrot cake lovers in brownie form.

Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup coconut oil or melted butter

1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots)

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained (optional)

1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat coconut oil (or butter) and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in shredded carrots, nuts, pineapple, and dried fruit if using.
Spread batter evenly into prepared baking pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
Let cool completely before cutting into squares. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Use all-purpose flour for a lighter texture or whole wheat for more nutrients and nuttiness.

Substitute butter or neutral oil if you don’t have coconut oil.

Omit nuts or replace with seeds for nut-free version.

Optional additions include dark chocolate chips or a pinch of ground cloves for extra warmth.

Store at room temperature for 3-4 days or freeze up to 2 months.

Reheat a square in microwave for 15 seconds to soften.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Category: Dessert, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square
Calories: 180 kcal
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 110 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg